Anal Fissure Support Forum

... consult a psychiatrist or other professional therapist and possibly use anti-depressants. If you are anxious and/or depressed, try deep breathing, meditation, and/or prayer. AF's are a pain in the *ss literally, but try to remember in the grand scheme of things they are not the end of the world! ...

... that. I exercise regularly, I don't use toilet paper after BM instead I wash up in the shower. I've done everything under the sun including meditation and relaxing strategies on the toilet, to try to clear this up and it just gets worse. Strange thing is, I don't bleed during BM so I'm wondering ...

... shaved, kissed my girls, had some fresh blueberries from the garden, and feel a lot better. I may end up trying yoga or some other relaxation/meditation techniques to work on stress, attitude, and overall being. I'm not very familiar with many of the "alternative" excersices and ...

... and for all. are you taking anything else for muscle relaxation? magnesium supplements, epsom salt baths, reducing your stress levels with yoga, meditation, etc., adding an antidepressant to your regimen (although this may initially cause constipation). although your post doesn't mention anything ...

just wrote back to your other post re: acunpuncture. i'm also trying meditation and listening to relaxing music in the bath twice a day. i'm focusing on positive thoughts and it's helping me deal with it better at least.

... for acupuncture tonight. i'm hoping this will help with the stress and tension at least. i've also been reading books on spirituality and meditation and have been trying to meditate in the bath twice a day, just focusing on breathing and trying to stay positive. i pray all the time, every ...

... with a therapist--psychiatrist or psychologist. Maybe that might help also. I think the mind/body/spirit connection is really important. Possibly meditation and/or prayer would be a benefit for you. Nothing is worse than constant butt pain--I totally agree.

... will be. Not everybody is in the same level or pain and not everybody has same coping mechanisms. For some exercise is an outlet, for others it is meditation and with equal results. One thing is for sure though - if you find any activity, food , beverage, medicine or herb or any possible thing ...

... heard of it or not??? (heartmath.com). Thanks for answering my question. Your upcoming dissertation sounds interesting. I am a strong believer in meditation. I have a minor in psyche. Currently am reading the book, "Spiritual Healing," which I am enjoying. Also a big believer in the ...

... prayers and reassurance jo. i've actually started praying again in the last month. i'm not extremely religious but it does seem to help, in like a meditation sort of way. i need to retrain my brain to not think about my butt 24/7. anyway i've stopped all my supplements the past 2 days except fiber ...