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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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  • So, I've made a bit of an action plan tonight and one thing I need help with is that my brain doesn't have an off switch. I would say sometimes it's not ruminating but just autopilot of going over and over something even if it isn't anxiety inducing. My brain never gets a rest. I know it's not helpful thought processes but I cannot put a stop to it.

    My partner said its like if you have a car running all the time it'll eventually run out of petrol...but you can take they keys out. I need to take the keys out. One thing which I can do to help myself is mediation and mindfulness. 

    I have an app called insight timer which ive used before, and its good but theres a lot of choice and in the past ive just dipped in and out.  I was wondering if anyone can recommend either a good book or some sort of programme online or series of videos I could follow? I'm not new to meditation but haven't done it for a while.

    Any help would be appreciated. 

  • in reply to Deleted User

    I also started using the Insight Timer app, I really like it. I put the timer with on for 5 minutes and wear my noise cancelling headphones while I do slow breathing, and it is amazing how only 5 minutes can help clear my head. I also like 'Yoga with Adrienne' on youtube. I find that if I'm super anxious/agitated it is too hard to meditate but concentrating on the yoga actions helps take my mind off of things.

  • in reply to BassFace

    I like yoga with Adrienne also!

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