Feb 22, 2018
This is a short pebble on the anxiety road for members of the
military, vets and family members. Meditation isn't about the
woo-woo, it is about giving your body what it needs to recover.
That can mean breathing or mindfulness practices.
There are meditation podcasts specifically for the military and two
apps that help you get a grip on your treatment practices.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or
text “START” to 741-741.
Resources Mentioned:
Military Meditation Coach is
specifically designed for active duty, vets and their families to
help them make use of this treatment option. There are a number of
sources to listen to the podcast such as Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, and Facebook.
There is also an app developed by the Department of Military
Affairs called Mindfulness Coach that is for iOS devices like
smartphones and tablets.
You say you don't have time for meditation? Have you got seven
seconds? There is an app called Seven Second Meditation, also in
the Apple App store that can help you teach your brain how to chill
out.
Breath2Relax is an app that
contains breathing exercises to get that oxygen in your body. It
also provides information about stress and how too much of the bad
stress can wreck your health. The app in in the Android and iOS app
stores.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and
do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with
questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health
disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational
purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a
substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical
advice, diagnosis, or treatment.