Depression

Posted by: Chanters

Depression - 10/11/05 03:02 AM

Has anyone used meditation to help deal with depression? If so what type of meditation helped you the most?
Posted by: trevek

Re: Depression - 10/11/05 05:53 AM

I occasionally used a kind of meditation where I met myself in a room or garden and tried to reassure myself it would be OK. Also met my younger self and did the same there, realising the problems of the past could and would be overcome.
Posted by: harlan

fyi: older thread on topic - 10/11/05 08:28 AM

http://www.fightingarts.com/ubbthreads/s...ue#Post15756199
Posted by: Chanters

Re: fyi: older thread on topic - 10/11/05 08:39 AM

Thanks Harlan!
Posted by: trevek

Re: fyi: older thread on topic - 10/11/05 04:40 PM

There is also something called cognitive therapy which is supposed to be very good http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/cognitive.htm

If you're in Uk then try the Spike Milligan book on surviving depression, it's pretty good.

also a couple of links:
http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/DietandLifestyle/Meditation_Prayer.htm

http://www.wildmind.org/meditation/depression/
Posted by: Foolsgold

Re: Depression - 10/11/05 10:38 PM

In the Christian church, there is a growing practice known as Theophostic Counseling. Reportedly it has had remarkable results, but don't take my word for it. Buyer beware as it hasn't stood the test of time yet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theophostic
Posted by: Chanters

Re: fyi: older thread on topic - 10/13/05 03:26 AM

Thanks for the links Trevek!
Posted by: trevek

Re: fyi: older thread on topic - 10/13/05 07:44 AM

You're welcome. Best wishes to your friend.

Incidentally, the technique I used myself was when I had mild depression and was based on something a friend of mine had used. maybe not a good idea to use if one has heavy depression.