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Hi chickenbone, the Focusing trainer told us, Focusing could also be done with a friend or relative who listens. The process can be explained in 5 minutes, it's simple. Even if the person just actively listens it is helpful. These things can be done alone, but most experts recommend doing them with a partner for greater benefits and deeper experiences. This forum is amazing, without it, I wouldn't even know about Claire Weekes, Peter Levine etc.!

With the knowledge, that PART of me is tired. Or a part of me hurts. Or a part of me is afraid, my life quality gets better (even though I can't work yet), because I acknowledge there are also so many other parts that are not hurting or afraid. I don't say anymore: "I'm afraid!" I say or think: "There's fear." Or: "A part of me is afraid." Or I think friendly: "Hi fear, I noticed you're there." Then it often changes. I don't jump into the lake of emotions/pain etc., I just sit next to it, watch it with interest or put my feet into it.

I just tried what you said about ignoring the thoughts, when looking at the body sensations (I felt some physical panic sensations and my mind interpreted it as fear, which I ignored and focused on the sensations), it worked! I didn't put fuel on the fire and the sensations went away!! Thank you! I'll use it now, when I don't have time to check about the underlying issues.