I was suffering from POTS related symptoms. Dizziness, chronic fatigue, and frequent chest pain. I tried most everything that my doctors prescribed and felt worse. I prayed and was watching TV one day and seen a piece on Transcendental Meditation which I had learned to do when I was younger. I would have ate dirt if it made me feel better. I started to do it daily and noticed after about one to two weeks that my symptoms got slightly better. However, I continued and after 6 months, my symptoms were a rare occurance, chest pains or dizziness one or twice a month. I STRONGLY suggest this natural method to anyone. It has made an incredible difference in my life. May God bless all who suffer from POTS.
Has anybody here tried prayer and meditation? I was desperate and It worked for me?
- Posted:
- 25 Feb 2011 by ranger98
- Topics:
- pain, chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs), fatigue, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, chronic
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Responses (9)
LaurieShay25 Feb 2011
Thank you for sharing ranger98. Your experience is inspiring. Prayer and meditation is a strong, powerful tool and something we all could benefit from. I pray daily and it really does make a difference. I am not skilled in transcendental meditation. I admire your perserverence and willingness to help yourself and others.
Thanks again for sharing and may God bless you richly,
Laurie
jk1325 Feb 2011
Totally! I've been trying to get myself down onto a lower dose of Klonopin due to the med making me so tired. I was on 3mg, and would like to be on 1 or 2mg, but feel like although I've been able to get it down to 2.5mg so far, I'm turning into a jerk, and fear the person that I might turn into without the med. I'm going to try meditation before going back up to the 3mg's again, as I don't want to be sick and medicated for the rest of my life!! I thought that the therapy helped, and maybe it did, but the original reason as to why I went on the meds, was to prevent myself from turning into my dad... something that I vowed not to do! Now I find myself yelling more and loosing my cool just like before the meds, and just like my childhood memories of my father.
LaurieShay
25 Feb 2011
Hey jeff,
Try not to look at it as losing, you are adjusting to the hand that was dealt you. Prayer and meditation is a powerful tool so I do hope you can incorporate it into your daily life especially when you are stressed and edgy around your wife. Try a little laughter too, it is the best medicine, you know.
Laurie
jk13
27 Feb 2011
Thanks! I appreciate the suggestion, it really is a much more positive outlook vs. the thought process that I had!
Anonymous 25 Feb 2011
Hello Ranger98 in answer to your question yes I personally do believe in the power of prayer & personally think more people should experiance this concept as over my whole 60 years on this earth many times relaxation & prayer to a higher being has had a positive effect on my life, so good on you for speaking out on this subject.You take care ! I am not a religious nut & hope people wont take this comment as such ! god bless Candypq
pledge
22 Feb 2012
Thanks for sharing, apperciated Candypq,
smileyhappy25 Feb 2011
Hi Ranger98, Yes, the power of prayer is what gets me through my life. I had so many things happen and God is always there for me. He has tested me, but will never test you any futher than you can handle. If for some of you reading are not sure how to pray, just talk to him like you would talk to a friend. He already knows what you are going to pray about and what you need. May God bless you guys!
kbonen
4 Mar 2011
Use the OurFatherPrayer as he instructed and remember he knows whats in our hearts
brenda fain pledge
22 Feb 2012
Brenda, thanks for sharing and passing on your belief(s) appreciated,pledge
Anonymous 27 Feb 2011
I am a firm believer in prayer. It has kept me alive. I recently started taking Sonata for sleep (PTSD) and felt a wave of depression since then. I woke up this am feeling my worst and when I am depressed I have difficulty praying. I feel so empty even though I know God knows what is happening. Have you ever felt that way? I watched my church service on the internet bc I could not get out of bed. When my prayer life is weak, I feel lost. Comments welcome
LaurieShay
27 Feb 2011
Hey sc333,
Although prayer is a very powerful tool, sometimes God gives us doctor to help us. I recommend you let your doctor know that your depression is worse since starting the Sonata. This is a listed side effect that requires medical attention.
God loves you,
Laurie
Anonymous 27 Feb 2011
Yes, thank you for commenting. I am a firm believer of good doctors too. This evening is better, I took a shower and went to the grocery store. I did not have milk except for chocolate soy. That with cereal is a little too much. I did see the SE. I will talk to him tomorrow but right now Im scared to try anything!
kbonen4 Mar 2011
Yes Every morning i would pray at my bedside an i believe that if you put your trust in him he will bring people and answers to your door. But you must believe even when you are in the worst of pain. It does help, there were days i could not shower or wash my hair. I believe these things make us stronger and closer to god.
How ever i have seeked at a new treatment center Called Fibromyalgia and Fatigue centers there is always hope
pledge
22 Feb 2012
Thanks for sharing, it gives others inspiration and hope,pledge
4 Mar 2011
People like us are understress to take care of our family there was days i had so much guilt I started chest pains, racing heart I found reading was a way to get through I start my day listening to "what a wonderful world"
And have finally alowed my self to know that its ok to have bad days
And there is a reason for everything.
try putting your thumbs near your nose into your eye sockets and press for a few minutes it will calm your whole body
pledge
22 Feb 2012
Appreciate the tip kbonen. The thumbs near your nose etc etc. pledge
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Ditto! How do you suggest I learn that form of meditation? Thanks Sweetpea
Thanks for the reminder LaurieShay~I forget sometimes how powerful it can be. I have learned that meditation can take forms in many ways. I also try to do setting a timer for 5 minutes and counting my breaths. The bell going off takes my attention away for a minute but by the time I am finished Im calmer.
Thank you again for sharing. As a woman of faith it sometimes takes me awhile to do the very things that help me the most~God bless
Thanks for sharing Laurie, appreciated.