On Nov 27, 2006, at 8:58 AM, Peter wrote: > --- Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> On Nov 27, 2006, at 6:38 AM, Peter wrote: >> >>> As I just posted, TM is great for anxiety and >>> depressive disorders, >> >> >> Dr. Pete, >> I thought it was supposed to be an effortless >> technique for the >> reduction of stress in general--that's what I >> remember. I don't recall >> hearing anything about anxiety or depression. Did I >> miss something? >> >> Sal > > Reduction of stress improves depressive symptoms and > anxiety.
That's the theory, I realize, but in practice it didn't do a whole lot for mine, and I meditated regularly for years. I didn't start for that reason, either, so I wasn't disappointed. What I did notice was a reduction in some low-level stress, and that's all to the good. But as far as improving symptoms of depression and anxiety, not much. In fact, considering some of the actions of a few of the people I and some others encountered on various courses, (a very few, it might be noted--most were great) a couple of whom seemed to act without much conscience or concern for others, it might have worsened them. Sal
