Open Focus

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Open Focus

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I read through some old posts where people were going to try this technique for relaxation - http://www.openfocus.com - does anyone here use it or have tried it? Is is helpful? I am wondering how it compares to Dr. Wise's paradoxical relaxation, and if it is easier to learn. I'll probably give it a try regardless.
Age:33 | Onset Age: 21 | Symptoms: Penile/rectal/testicular pain, urgency/frequency, constipation | Helped By: Relaxation, PT, eating healthy, just started some acupuncture-seems to be helping | Worsened By: stress/anxiety, poor diet
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I bought the open focus CD's (pretty expensive) - but they didn't really work for me. I had a little bit of success at the start but gave up after a few weeks.

I'd say it was a harder concept to grasp than Dr. Wise's paradoxical relaxation. I found the open focus ones more 'hard work'.

Richard.
Not medical advice: Read my progress to date : Read about my W-A clinic visit

Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
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Interesting. Thanks Richard
Age:33 | Onset Age: 21 | Symptoms: Penile/rectal/testicular pain, urgency/frequency, constipation | Helped By: Relaxation, PT, eating healthy, just started some acupuncture-seems to be helping | Worsened By: stress/anxiety, poor diet