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When meditation brings up suicidal thoughts

I keep having the same disturbing thoughts during meditation about hurting myself and I don't know if I should stop practicing.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Contemplative practice can surface suppressed psychological material that requires professional support alongside spiritual work.

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