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*meditation*-- has anyone with autism found meditation to be of benefit

aidie

A few months before my diagnosis I had started trying Meditation because I was sliding into depression.  I think my meditation, slowed, then stopped, my depression. My anxiety has also reduced.  I dont really know if it was because of the meditation or it is a coincidence. Afterall, I had just found out what the issue was. autism,  which in itself  is a really useful thing to know as you can read up on it.

Anyways - does anyone else practice Meditation on a regular basis ?

Has it helped your autism and/or  its associated depression, anxiety, shutdown, meltdowns etc ?

all replies will be most welcome

Heart

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  • Personally I find meditation highlights all of the problems which I would usually seek to avoid. I therefore cannot recommend it as a means to lessen anxiety and depression, at least in the short term. However, it is claimed that it will eventually lead one to the 'true self' and this is in part the basis on which I continue to meditate. It often involves sitting for long periods with uncomfortable feelings and sensations. It remains to be seen whether it will bear fruit. I think we are all on a great journey of self discovery. I have come to the opinion that what does not kill me makes me stronger. Good luck!

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  • Personally I find meditation highlights all of the problems which I would usually seek to avoid. I therefore cannot recommend it as a means to lessen anxiety and depression, at least in the short term. However, it is claimed that it will eventually lead one to the 'true self' and this is in part the basis on which I continue to meditate. It often involves sitting for long periods with uncomfortable feelings and sensations. It remains to be seen whether it will bear fruit. I think we are all on a great journey of self discovery. I have come to the opinion that what does not kill me makes me stronger. Good luck!

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  • in reply to Zebastian

    It does seem to be different for everyone.  I now believe my 'self', the ego, to be a mind made object and that has helped me considerably. There are still parts of me that seem really hard to change and I am wondering if this is the hardwired austistic parts and when they kick off  I lose my calmness in a second. But I recover from these quicker and quicker and practice not to being angry with myself.  I am learning to not take myself so seriously more and more.

    Best thing I have learnt recemtly is to laugh at yourself, look at yourself and laugh. How can you not laugh ? what an idiot I am Slight smile

    Heart

    PS can you please add details to your bio you're far to interesting to be hiding anything.