Why does meditation make my intrusive thoughts worse? I got my mind repeating obscenities. I’ve heard that it opens a portal to demonic forces to the mentally vulnerable.

Oh yes, the awareness could be a little too much sometimes.

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.

@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.

@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.”

@Intrusive Thots Have you been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder?

@NOCD Advocate - Carl Cornett Schizoaffective disorder.

@Intrusive Thots Makes sense. Yes, it’s generally not considered a good idea to meditate if you’re suffering from a psychotic disorder.

You should research it, and I mean that respectfully.

@Intrusive Thots I’ve already researched it in the religious and scientific sense.