Not Coping

It is the strangest thing @Birdofparadise8 . It is soooooo spikey. Perhaps call it a 'bed of nails'? I lie on it with my bare back and breathe through it. Then after a tine, you get used to it. When you get off the mat, it's like you are tearing a layer of skin off... it's such a strange feeling, but somewhat satisfying.

You should look at some videos on it. Supposedly you need the proper shakti mat because the kmart ones are not as effective. It really makes you focus.

Okay, I will have a look. Does it hurt @tyme?

I got one of them mats off eBay @tyme helps with my headaches

Yes @Birdofparadise8 ! It hurts like hell!!! OMG! I actually bit my tongue! Yet it is so satisfying too... it's really strange.. it's like I'm 'addicted' to the pain? Once I use it, I crave to go on it all the time. One thing I haven't accomplished was standing on it.

I have the pillow too. Do you use the pillow to help with your headaches? @Bow

Okay, maybe it could be used for a form of release that isn't as bad as self-harm @tyme

@tyme Yes I have the pillow too. I should actually pull it out and use it more often. I find the pain satisfying. And I can stand on it 😉

Yes, @Bow @Birdofparadise8 . It's better than self harm. And the pain from the mat seems to release pain. When you get off, it's like you are burning.

Never thought of it as an alternative to SH

Okay cool @tyme

I will have a think about it.

Probably not till you come to Melb @Birdofparadise8 .

Do you find the mat satisfying? @Bow I like the heat you get from it.