RE: Meditation, in small doses can it have large effect? your thoughts on this article
October 16, 2011 at 7:06 pm
(This post was last modified: October 16, 2011 at 7:15 pm by Jackalope.)
(October 16, 2011 at 3:06 pm)Phaedra Wrote: I have noticed that the techniques used to handle a panic attack are very similar to meditation.
Mediation is like popping a couple of Xanax? I jest. I try not to use the stuff whenever possible.
In all seriousness, you're right - at least that's how it was explained by my therapist.
(October 16, 2011 at 5:54 pm)Jay1982 Wrote: But I am also curious to find out whether you all think that the practice of mindfulness when doing certain tasks and undertakings, even very simple things, can increase ones feeling of participation.
Absolutely. Mindfulness is a core practice in both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy - shamelessly stolen from Buddhism.
When I have been able to consistently practice mindfulness, it has brought me a feeling of contentment and self-acceptance that is otherwise nearly impossible to achieve. I hope to be able to maintain that level of mindfulness over the long haul, unfortunately, I haven't been able to for more than about two months. It's still fairly new to me, and I'm sure given enough practice, I'll be able to.
