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Originally Posted by sugarbeeMe
Hi! I'm a newbie on this site. I have a ton of experience with therapists, counseling, etc.. I have had times when I was unable to get the help through my depression that I knew I needed. I want give you the name of a book that I found very helpful to "get me out of my head". Have you heard of mindfulness? The Mindful Way Workbook, An 8-week Program. The author John Teasdale did an extraordinary TED talk about mindfulness. Best of Luck to you! Hearts!
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Have been a certified mindfulness meditation instructor for over 10 years, and practicing meditator for over 20 years. Mindfulness is helpful in many areas of life but truly it is not meant to be a cure for severe depression.
I am beginning to think maybe therapy or counseling is not the answer either.
Mindfulness definitely is great for getting grounded in the moment, but when the moment sucks and life is like crap...something else is needed.
Mindfulness meditation practice is rooted in Buddhism.
Thank you for your comments. All food for thought. Everyone should be more mindful and I guess a lot of people aren't. But mindfulness is not a cure for severe depression.