• dudinax@programming.dev
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    1 year ago

    Does meditation help at all?

    For non-OCD folk, it really helps keep the brain from running around in circles. It can de-rail the temporary insanity train.

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      1 year ago

      Can’t speak for OCD, but I have ADHD and can relate to the incessant mental chatter and yes meditation did help. But it’s also extremely difficult and I have never been able to maintain a habit. It comes and goes.

      My suggestion is to try other mindful activities, for example I got really into whittling. It’s a hands on activity and you have something to show afterwards, it’s good to lock on your mind/focus.

      Like someone else in the thread suggested crochet