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Originally Posted by peaceplease21
i love the feeling i get after meditating however i find it super hard to do. the thoughts in my head are super loud and always constant, the longest ive managed to meditate is lik 10 minutes, i really think this would help my depression and my sleep habits but im having so much trouble with it. any ideas?
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Hi peaceplease! Welcome! I agree with sanityseeker that 10 minutes is a GREAT start!!!!! I also just wanted to add that, for me, it really has been about PRACTICE. I honestly believe that's partly why it's called meditation "practice", because it doesn't come naturally to everyone and it does require regular practice, just like learning the piano or any other skill or technique. So I really think it's worth sticking with it and trying to meditate for a little bit each day, even if it feels difficult. Definitely I found it helpful to start out with short sessions.
It also helped me to read some books on mindfulness meditation. If you google Jon Kabat Zinn or Jack Kornfield, for example, you'll find some good links.