--- In [email protected], Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Nov 27, 2006, at 7:36 AM, Peter wrote: > > > Yes, anixiety disorders, depressive disorders, but > > absolutely not psychosis, it only makes it worse, much > > worse. > > > Well, and it can be contraindicated in anxiety disorders, borderlines > and depression, esp since it can increase anxiety and increase > depression. See: > > Astin J, Shapiro SL, Schwartz GER. Meditation. In: Novey DW, editor. > Clinician's complete reference to complementary and alternative > medicine. St Louis: Mosby, 2000; 73-85. > > Potential adverse effects of meditation include psychological > symptoms such as tension, anxiety, depression, and confusion. A > syndrome termed "meditation sickness" has been recognised. Meditation > is contraindicated in patients with psychotic or borderline > personality disorders. >
OF course, aside from relaxation, diffrent meditation techniques have different effects on people, and one kind of meditation might be couner-indicated in one abnormal person, while another form might be neutral or even beneficial. BTW, even relaxation is not a given with various meditation techniques. Tai Chi and the like aside, there are meditation techniques shown to increase metabolism dramatically, so a one-size-fits-all warning obviously doesn't apply.
