Practice · practising safely
A note on difficult mental states
Most practice brings more calm, but some people meet uncomfortable states. If that happens, stop and rest first — it is not your fault.
Signs to stop and rest
- Several nights in a row without sleep
- More palpitations, anxiety or irritability after practice
- Seeing images or hearing sounds that frighten you
- Feeling that you or your surroundings are not real
- An earlier mental-health condition returning or getting worse
Where to get help
- Pause your practiceGo back to ordinary life — walk, eat, talk with people
- Talk with someone you trustFamily, friends, or someone who has practised for a long time
- See a doctor or a psychologistTell them that you are practising meditation
If you have thoughts of harming yourself, or are in danger, call 1669 or go to the nearest hospital now.
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