Hi all, I've been dabbling in meditation since I was about 15 (I'm 22 now), but I'm still fairly uneducated. I've had this problem on and off ever since I started. A lot of times, when I finally reach a quiet, peaceful places and free myself of thoughts, I am overcome with a horrible anxiety. I am able to wipe away my conscious thoughts, but I find myself left with a deep fear that feels like the feeling of being alone, if that makes any sense. Have any of you experienced or overcome a similar plight? Or have any words of encouragement? Thanks in advance!
hmmm usually when i meditate my head feels really clear for a day or two after. I dont over think things or anything. Ive never heard of anyone getting anxiety while meditating though. perhaps that feeling you get of 'feeling alone' is just ur head clearing. What exactly do you do when your meditating?
I know what you mean. I started meditating about 8 months ago. I have had issues with anxiety for about 10 years and when I first started meditating I'd be fine, then I'd experience this horrible wave of panic. I'd sweat, shake and feel horrid, but I stayed there. I continued sitting on my yoga mat, remained still with my eyes closed and focused solely on my breathing. I breathed through lots of panic attacks and I think it's due to your mind adjusting to the meditative state. It does settle down and it will get better. From my own experience I can only recommend reassuring yourself, focusing on your breathing and sit through it. It will pass.
When the mind settles, stuff bubbles up. This is all stuff that is within you anyway. You become more aware of these things. Meditation is the art of becoming more present with your experience on finer and finer levels. You will become more aware of stuff the ego didn't want to look at before. If you can't handle it, just try it in small intervals until you can make friends with that anxiety.
