Energy Healing and Mental Health

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Permalink Reply by Arachneh on November 8, 2009 at 1:46pm

Mashiara, there's been a fair amount written about this with regard to Usui Reiki.
Here are a few starting places:

From a depression support website: Can Reiki Help with Depression?

Tanmaya Honervogt has written on the topic: Reiki for Emotional Healing

Anodea Judith has yogic and energetic recommendations for addressing depression in
Wheels of Life and Eastern Body, Western Mind

You may also find some good information or ideas in the online articles listed at the
International Center for Reiki Training

There's also a PS group called Bipolar Witches (open to all) where you might find some
good info . . .

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Permalink Reply by Mashiara on November 9, 2009 at 5:31pm

Thank you so much! These are all good starting places and I will definitely check out the Group.

BB,
Mashi

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Permalink Reply by Arachneh on November 10, 2009 at 5:11pm

You're most welcome, and good luck to you. ;)

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Permalink Reply by Tammy on November 8, 2009 at 3:00pm

Reiki seems to be effective for some. Not every treatment works for everyone, so try a few to see what works for you. Also be patient with any medications as it takes a few weeks to notice any changes. Having a good routine of taking care of yourself, getting enough sleep, eating right, and excersise also helps.

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Permalink Reply by Mashiara on November 9, 2009 at 5:33pm

Yes I do notice that when I am tired my depression tends to bother me more. Exercise seems to help alot as well.

I am very interested in healing and energy work as well but don't feel that I should be attempting anything of the sort yet while I don't feel 100%. I would hate for any of my negative energies to get in the way of the person I am working with. Just seems really unethical and unhealthy to me. Thanks so much for your help.

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Permalink Reply by Tammy on November 9, 2009 at 5:41pm

With reiki, the practioner uses energy from the environment and not their own, acting as a conduit. When I do reiki, it helps to ground me.

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Permalink Reply by PamWiccan on November 9, 2009 at 6:27pm

Reiki is a good source to battle depression. I am bi-polar with ptsd. I take no medication as I feel you can heal yourself with mediation and also positive thinking. I had to battle to overcome all I went through and now I am balanced. Don't get me wrong I do get a bout every once in a while but when I do, I talk myself out of it. Depression is negative and I refuse to be so.

I send you positive and healing prayers and may you find peace within yourself:)

Love, Hugs, and BB

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Permalink Reply by Strega Nona on November 9, 2009 at 10:33pm

i am on meds for depression. if i am not on them, then i have trouble coming out of a downward spiral. on them i am much better...
however...
i still have to keep on top of my thoughts. i have to seperate myself, so to speak, from the 'thoughts' that come into my mind and try to bring me down and then i have to deal with them.
i have not tried reiki but everyone here has given lots of good information.
i just wanted you to know that if you are dealing with depression that you are not alone.
*hugs and blessings
~StregaNona~

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