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Dr. Lorin Roche, a meditation teacher, says a major problem arises from the way meditators interpret Buddhist and Hindu teachings. He points out that meditation techniques that encourage detachment from the world were intended only for monks and nuns. He has spent thirty years doing interviews with people who meditate regularly and says many were depressed. He says they have tried to detach themselves from their desires, their loves, and their passion.
"Depression is a natural result of loss, and if you internalize teachings that poison you against the world, then of course you will become depressed".
The Dalai Lama has said that Eastern forms of meditation have to be handled carefully: "Westerners who proceed too quickly to deep meditation should learn more about Eastern traditions and get better training than they usually do. Otherwise, certain physical or mental difficulties appear."
http://www.depressionet.com.au wrote:Spiritual and other strategies for overcoming depression
These seminars will be of interest to those living with depression, those that care for them, and mental health professionals. I have finished writing "BACK FROM THE BRINK TOO: Supporting your loved one in overcoming depression". The seminar will cover some of the insights from the book as well as:· My story of decline and recovery
The sessions will also include a discussion on meditation and an opportunity to trial a technique. These will be an interactive session and there will be ample time for questions and answers.
· The story of my book "Back from the Brink" and what I learned through writing it
The findings of the latest research of 3000 people on what works best in overcoming depression
· Exercise and Nutrition - what's required for a vital body and mind
· Support of family and friends - findings from my research for BFTBToo
· Relaxation/Meditation - finding what works for you
· How to find the right doctor, psychiatrist, therapist
· What about medication?
· The importance of finding meaningful work
Sunday May 11, 2007 2.30 - 5.30pm
Baxter on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne.
83-99 Stotts Lane
BK Speaker: Charlie Hogg, Director of the Brahma Kumaris Centres in Australia
RSVP Essential bookings.baxter@au.BKWSU.org or 03 5971 1599
Monday May 12, 2007 6.30 - 8.30pm
Michael Chamberlain Lecture Theatre,
St Vincents Hospital, 27 Victoria Pde, Fitzroy
BK Speaker: Charlie Hogg, Director of the Brahma Kumaris Centres in Australia
RSVP Essential bookings.fitzroy@au.BKWSU.org or 03 9417 4883
Tuesday May 13, 2007 9.30 - 12.30pm
Baxter on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne.
83-99 Stotts Lane
BK Speaker: Caroline Ward, author, facilitator, change consultant
RSVP Essential bookings.baxter@au.BKWSU.org or 03 5971 1599
iambackfromthebrink wrote:Caution when interpreting results
It is important to interpret the results of this survey with caution. Each individual is unique, and all decisions regarding medication should be made with an appropriate doctor. Importantly, it is likely that some treatments (e.g. a particular antidepressant) might be very effective for one type of depression (e.g. melancholia) but not for others. Also, some of the strategies examined in the survey may have been used on their own, whereas others may have been used in combination with other treatments. For example, a person who rated exercise as ‘moderately effective’ may also have been taking an antidepressant and receiving psychological therapy. As this study was not a randomised controlled trial, we did not control for various factors that could influence ratings of treatment effectiveness. Finally, we did not conduct tests of ‘statistical significance’ between treatments.
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jaycdp wrote:Depression needs to be handled before doing any form of Yoga. It is a myth that depression or stress can be reduced by Yoga, lifestyle or even god himself. If you talk to the god of brahmakumaris, or Veerendra Dev Dixit, they will say you need to treat your disease first.
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