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It was in Seattle. The Holotropic Breathwork events don't happen very often, but I heard there's other breathwork styles which can be as beneficial.

It's safer than taking psychedelics. Because you can stop at any point. Just observe how does it work for you. Doing it every 2-3 days is a huge commitment, but if you have time, why not.

Great job. I was also thinking of exploring more types of breathwork and doing it at home too. I feel very tired today and very emotional. I feel like sobbing too

That's a good question. I guess no one could answer that before she tries. The breathwork doesn't necessarily address all your emotional trauma. I'm pretty sure I have a lot of things to process besides the hurt and anger. Yet I've experienced only those while breathing. Unless she has some illnesses (physiological and mental, check them online) I would definitely recommend to give it a shot.

I would remove all the junk food and addictive food and other addictive stuff such as TV. People would get their time and control back.

That's a common pattern for me lately. It's almost always either related to something that bothers me, or some physiological issue (like eating too late, drinking caffeine). The way to get rid off it is to reduce your stressors. A better solution is going deeper and figuring out why exactly these issues cause you stress and how to deal with it.

Oh no!

I love being alone. It's an acquired taste. It may be also due to not being always your true self around people. I also am much more conscious when I stay alone at home than if I go to the office, shopping, do other chores around people.

I am certainly not at peace in my dreams. In fact, I get all kinds of weird nightmares every so often. Lately, very often. Often they are worse "experiences" than in real life.

I don't know about others, but wheat makes my stomach hurt (much like most grains). I think it's a developed thing, but yes, the reasons of avoiding it are obvious to me.

I used to drink coffee daily too. It's been a few years since I quit. I do miss its taste for sure and the high it gives you, but it's definitely not worth it. I am so tolerant to caffeine nowadays that even if I drink a short decaf in the morning I could still have issues falling asleep in the night

Maybe some of you have faced this and found a solution. For the least few years I've noticed a perpetuating pattern of getting frequent colds. Sometimes they would start as some minor virus infection and then last for a rather long time morphing from a small sore throat or just feeling sick to a full blown cold. I'm staying home because of one right now. I fell sick a few weeks ago (2.5-3 weeks ago). It all started with just general feeling of not feeling well. There was nothing else besides that. Since then I've had days when I feel better and days when I feel worse. Right now I have a more evident cold, with sore throat and headache. It just seems that in my case the infection is kind of dormant kind of alive when I get sick. I wonder if any of you had something similar and have you found any solution? PS I eat healthy most of the time (95%) , do yoga, no drinking, no smoking and have a generally healthy lifestyle.

Thing is, I've been eating a lot of vegetables and other good stuff so it shouldn't be the case. It may be they are not absorbed for some reason (which I doubt).

I shall try it. I guess you mean breathing technique?

I wonder if it would. I've heard about it, but not sure if it's just another marketing trick. I guess I will have to try to know.

Well I've always had the same issues in regards to emotions. I've had some stress recently because of the changes in my life, but then again I doubt it's really related. I've been sick last year even more but wasn't as stressed.

Thanks for advices Michael! By powders you mean spirulina, chlorella, etc? I live in the USA, Seattle so there is tons of supplements here.

Thanks @Michael569! I do eat enough protein. In fact, I believe I used to overeat it. I get it mostly from the animal products. Thanks for posting that fact, it's enlightening.

Yes, I've heard of the benefits of ginger. You are right. However, I notice that these are minor contributors. I am wondering what are the root causes of these colds I drew a diagram for the reasons/characteristics of my colds.

Thanks Sahil for your tip! I am also looking for a more holistic solution. I'm trying to see why are these colds lasting for that long.

Sounds good, thanks for suggestion. Great, I actually prefer decaffeinated teas. Can I get it from a regular store or where do you usually get it?

Interesting. Haven't heard of this before. Will check it out.

You don't have to eat cakes on your birthday or wedding. Who said you must? If people around you tell you so, you have to think twice if you want to be around these people after all. You could also just buy/make a better version of a cake, which wouldn't ruin your diet/lifestyle. There's tons of recipes nowadays which are okayish to eat once in a while.

I would recommend intermittent fasting. OMAD is even more effective, buit doesn't suit everyone. I tried OMAD and it makes me feel way too bloated. Eating twice a day within a 6-8 hour window is more sustainable and pleasant, in my opinion. Also, stay away from any sugary stuff and starches. That includes also fruits (especially eaten alone). Eat veggies that have no starch (broccoli, cabbage, greens, etc.) Try to eat more protein and fats. Sugar will make you even more hungry instead of satiating you.

I've had just recently a very similar experience. I've got to know this guy who I've met only once but we've chatted for some time. I definitely like him, even though I don't know him well. I'm clearly attracted to him. And if something goes wrong in our conversation, e.g. he doesn't reply, etc. I get a very strong reaction. I'm actually surprised, because I haven't fallen for anyone in a while. This reaction is most definitely created by the ego. My ego doesn't like that I'm being rejected, not taken seriously. Also my ego decided at one point that this guy is the right guy, so it created attachment. I cannot say if your situation is the same, but what I experience is ego in its doings.