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Scenario

Why meditation initially increases anxiety for some people

My therapist suggested I start meditating to help with anxiety but when I sit still my thoughts become louder and I feel more agitated than before.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Beginning contemplative practice can amplify awareness of previously unconscious mental activity before developing the capacity to relate skillfully to increased perception.

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Patan
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