Raine

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  1. hi


    I think GAD is often related to an exaggerated fight or flight response and what is called 'hyper-vigilance' i.e. the tendency to constantly track incoming sensations as if a threat might be present. Often this is due to too much head energy...qigong techniques will definitely assist you. I am too sleepy right now to say much on it, but I will get back to you.

     

    I have a qi gong book and I like it. I'm hyper-vigilant but. It's supposed to be a neurotransmitter thing that disrupts two different routes. I'll get back into the qi gong and let you know if it works. Gn and ty


  2. I have heard of that...supposedly the different brands are made with different stuff (the base chemical that is), so one can keep trying until one finds the right brand that doesn't cause any problems..I am not a smoker though - i was just researching it to try to get my mom into it. Yeah, i remember when I smoked at a hookah bar I would get a headache...it something in the sugary chemical I think.

     

    That might be it; I have a sugar sensitivity but, I also am sensitive to most common chemicals too so, it could be that. I was told that sensitivity makes quitting that much harder.

     

    The tea isn't very good but its what I got, atm. Maybe I'll mix it with juice.

  3. hi


    Good question. Health and happiness, in short. I need to work on attachments though. I'm chronically depressed due to Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

  4. hi


    I'm always a student when I teach and always a teacher to those that guide me, as we all are. I made this account in march bit, haven't been back. Life had lessons for me. Now I rest and maybe keep actively learning here while doing so. Nice to meet you Tao Bum

     

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  5. hi


    I'm obviously new here. Not sure what to say of myself but I'm interested in being more active in my understanding of the Tao. I'm hoping for a bit of intellectual stimulation.