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Re:Alterations in glutamate and the experience of ego dissol... by elbear on Thursday May 28, 2020 @11:14AM (#23338291)
How are you dealing with that experience now? Did it completely put you off meditating?
Re:Alterations in glutamate and the experience of ego dissol... by specialist on Thursday May 28, 2020 @11:48AM (#23338675)
re mediating:

I tried to resume shortly thereafter. FHCRC (always doing experiments) had a doctor working on pain and toxicity. Her angle was mindfulness, mediation, hypnosis. Didn't work on me.

Though I do yoga style relaxation, manage my pains, I've not been able to attain trance state again, much less the next stage.

I think it's because I can't concentrate, focus that way any more. Cuz chemo brain.

The only success I've had is with http://thewayofseeing.com. Focus is like a muscle. I've gotten a bit better. But my best effort is mindfulness.

re coping:

One day at time. Happy to be here. :)

Re:Alterations in glutamate and the experience of ego dissol... by elbear on Friday May 29, 2020 @02:36AM (#23346893)
I'm glad to hear that you're coping and that you found a practice that works for you.

Wish you well and I hope you have a fruitful journey :)