will antidepressants negatively effect meditation?

Discussion in 'Yoga and Meditation' started by inthetrees, Dec 6, 2008.

  1. inthetrees

    inthetrees Member

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    i am thinking about getting back on ssri's due to winter depression. however im worried that it will effect my meditation. does anyone have any insight on this
     
  2. Chodpa

    Chodpa Senior Member

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    My experience is that no medication has ruined my meditation practice though some, such as benzos, and opiates certainly dull the experience or make one sleepy. Otherwise little stands in the way of oneself and oneself, especially with a good sadhana.
     
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