Intrusive Thots
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sam is strongsam is strong
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meditation makes my intrusive thoughts worse too!!!! it also makes my somatic OCD sooo bad
Intrusive ThotsIntrusive Thots
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Oh yes, the awareness could be a little too much sometimes.
Carl CornettCarl Cornett
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Meditation, mindfulness particularly, is just about observing whatever it is that arises in consciousness without judgment . It also usually involves focusing attention on an “anchor” like the breath. Sometimes that might mean intrusive thoughts appear, but in meditation you’re just practicing being with them. It should also be noted that meditation has nothing to do with religious doctrines or demonic possession.
Intrusive ThotsIntrusive Thots
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I know what meditation is. I’ve done a variety of different practices, but meditation is linked to eastern religions. Spirituality involves exactly what the word contains; involvement with spirits. With that said, there has been plenty of research, regardless if you believe it or not, to back up that elevated mental states of consciousness does make you susceptible to negative encounters, spiritually. Meditation is not for everyone. There’s plenty of studies that show that mediation does the complete opposite of what it’s for on people with mental health issues. The dark side of meditation.
Carl CornettCarl Cornett
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@Intrusive Thots Having a bad experience with meditation doesn’t mean it’s a demonic spirit or something metaphysical/supernatural. The brain is a complex organ, so we aren’t exactly sure why someone may respond negatively to meditation. It’s a big leap from “we don’t know” to “there’s scientific evidence that demons are responsible.” It’s true that meditation isn’t for everyone, but it’s an incredible tool for tons of people. It has a historical origin in eastern religions, but the practice itself can be 100% secular.
Intrusive ThotsIntrusive Thots
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@NOCD Advocate - Carl Cornett Oh, makes sense. I just don’t know why I start seeing things that are pretty much mocking my fears soon after I start meditating. I’ll see things on TV and hear things on the radio, or my mind will overhear people pointing out what I fear. Seems demonic or spiritually evil. It attacks my spirit, whatever that is. Subconscious mind? Intrusive thoughts get worse as well, and not during meditation, I’m talking about the rest of the day and sometimes keeping me up at night. Maybe it’s just my “psychosis.”
Carl CornettCarl Cornett
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@Intrusive Thots Have you been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder?
Intrusive ThotsIntrusive Thots
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@NOCD Advocate - Carl Cornett Schizoaffective disorder.
Carl CornettCarl Cornett
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@Intrusive Thots Makes sense. Yes, it’s generally not considered a good idea to meditate if you’re suffering from a psychotic disorder.
NicaNica
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Demonic forces? Huh, news to me since I’ve been doing meditation and mindfulness for 6 years. No demonic possessions. But weirdly, I sometimes speak Latin in my sleep...
Intrusive ThotsIntrusive Thots
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You should research it, and I mean that respectfully.
NicaNica
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@Intrusive Thots I’ve already researched it in the religious and scientific sense.
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