Smiling Mind - Dealing with Anxiety and/or Depression

stui magpie · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:45 pm

If anyone is experiencing some anxiety or depression or just wants to try mindfulness or meditation, I recommend an app called Smiling Mind. My GP recommended it to me and I've found it very helpful the past week. It's free and easy, doesn't require a great time commitment, just a few minutes at a time as a start.

I'm learning how to slow myself down instead of being a bull at a gate so much, and just to STOP. Simple, effective and works for me. Give it a try.

think positive · Side By Side Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere

cheers, thanks, just downloaded it xx

stui magpie · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:15 pm

Let us know how it works for you. I've been doing the sessions every morning after breakfast for the past week.

LaurieHolden · Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:15 pm

Cheers Stui, I'll report back.

I tend to find if I don't get my morning walk in, and further compounded by weather, I get off track pretty quickly.

Meditation is a great way to quieten down the mind, in my case really sets me up for the day.
Admittedly I find it hard some days to get into the meditative zone.

If all else fails, I just go back to Round 23 and watch the last 5 minutes.

Skids · Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:37 pm

I find a couple of tokes on the billy to be very relaxing.

stui magpie · Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:48 pm

As long as Billy is happy with that Wink

And cheers Laurie.

lazzadesilva · Joined: 04 Feb 2003

I was diagnosed with chronic depression many moons ago and have been on anti depressants for a while. I have attempted to get off the pills a few times but it only caused me to relapse badly each time. However I’m always open to other options and will gladly download this app. Thanks for the tip.

stui magpie · Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 4:13 pm

Sorry to hear that Lazza, there's 2 other online resources I'm trialling, Mindspot and Moodgym, both free and Australian if you're interested.

For those who had a go at Smiling Mind, any thoughts? I'm curious on how others react to stuff like this.

stui magpie · Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:10 pm

Thought I'd bump this, another really good resource for anyone working on their head.

https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk/

Interesting, when I thought of Compassion previously I thought emotion, empathy, showing compassion for someone.

My Psych explained that in this context, it's slightly different. She said that a Firefighter entering a burning building to save lives is a compassionate act.

In that context, Compassion was defined as making a measured decision to take action to help, not harm. Not reckless bravery, but measured, deliberate, thoughtful positive action with good intent.

lazzadesilva · Joined: 04 Feb 2003

Really appreciate you taking the time to provide this link. It all helps.

watt price tully · Joined: 15 May 2007

Good one guys. Great thread Stui 👍

stui magpie · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:41 pm

The Prototype · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:47 pm

I've been using Smiling Mind for some time now, my previous counsellor got me into using it just after my parents passed. She thought it would be a good tool to have with everything going on. It has been a good app to use.

stui magpie · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:00 pm

Good to see you back Dave and good to see you going well.

The Prototype · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:06 pm