Stare At A Candle

[MainerMikeBrown]

Psychotherapists say that staring at a candle is useful for many of those with anxiety issues.

You light a candle and then stare and focus at the flame. It's supposed to get your mind off of whatever is bothering you and making you nervous for a while, whether you have hypochondria or any other anxiety disorder.

I've never tried this technique before. Have you ever tried it? If so, did you find it to be helpful and therapeutic?

 

[Bobnnat]

Sounds similar to meditation; eliminating any concentration on intrusive thoughts. Sounds like a plan. I think I'll try that.

 

[Lanchparty7]

Interesting..thanks for sharing this. Going to give it a try.

 

[Beautiful Disaster]

Psychotherapists say that staring at a candle is useful for many of those with anxiety issues.

You light a candle and then stare and focus at the flame. It's supposed to get your mind off of whatever is bothering you and making you nervous for a while, whether you have hypochondria or any other anxiety disorder.

I've never tried this technique before. Have you ever tried it? If so, did you find it to be helpful and therapeutic?

Yes. It’s true. It is used in meditation and in certain kinds of meditative yoga. It has a calming effect on the nervous system. Years ago, I frequented a yoga studio that ended yoga sessions with meditations where you would stare at the flame of a candle. It is really soothing. Great tip!

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

Bobnnat and Lanchparty, let us know how well staring at a candle works for you. I'm curious to see if it helps you both.