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How to handle disturbing thoughts during meditation

My meditation teacher says to just notice thoughts without judgment but some of my thoughts are so disturbing I am scared of what kind of person I am.

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Intrusive thoughts during practice can trigger shame spirals that conflate mental phenomena with identity.

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