I have been suffering from symptoms of depression and stress for a number of years to the point where in the summer I was becoming very disoreintated and suffering from some symptoms of psychosis.
I began NSR 5 days ago and I wanted to share some of my experiences with you.
When I practise NSR my chest, neck and solar plexus become very tight and it is quite hard to breath - I experience very strong emotions, particularly anger and sadness which feel like they are almost 'stuck' in the parts of my body that are really tight. When I finish I am left with residue of these feelings in these areas but my breathing is clearer and my inner voice is also louder, that is my mind is clearer.
I think I am obviously experiencing some quite dramatic stress release - however i wouldn't say my approach to repeating the syllable is passive and innocent as it is difficult to be passive when it is hard to breath and emotions are so strong. I find it hard not to try to 'breath' through the emotions and kind of 'force' them out, I suppose I should be as relaxed as possible but when I am completely passive the surge of emotion is overwhelming and I have to control it to some extent.
Do you imagine that after a few months these experiences will be less severe? Do these experiences sound as if I am practising ok?