x_g00dbyels
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- 3y
NicaNica
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- 3y
Mindfulness is highly suggested for most people, especially for people with mental illnesses. Why do you want to not do it anymore?
x_g00dbyelsx_g00dbyels
- Date posted
- 3y
because i've seen on the internet that it also has disadvantages, but i know that i shouldn't believe everything that comes on the internet, also my psychologist told me that mindfulness is very good for my ocd
NicaNica
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- 3y
@g00dbye angels Everything has disadvantages and can be used negatively. And a lot of people don’t practice mindfulness or meditation correctly and instead use it as a crutch, which only makes things worse.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 3y
Unfortunately, those who are suggesting it aren’t always aware of the negative side effects which can be very debilitating. People with OCD can have a heightened sense of somatic symptoms, depersonalization, derealization, increased existential themes, etc. i say this from personal experience after 10+ years of dedicated mindfulness/meditation experience. I have several friends with various diagnoses including OCD, GAD, and BiPolar 1, all having experienced severe negative effects from their meditation practice. Please take a moment to visit the following website with resources for meditators in distress and familiarize yourself with the potential adverse effects and read the stories of those who have experienced them. https://www.cheetahhouse.org/ This is not to say that everyone will experience these states but it seems that we are predisposed and must proceed carefully.
Lms526Lms526
- Date posted
- 3y
I personally don't get much benefit from mindfulness.
Rohan123Rohan123
- Date posted
- 3y
I think yes
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