ADHD is a kind of "loss of control over your attention".

Meditation is "getting control over your attention".

So you see the connection there.

  • moonguide [none/use any]
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    11 months ago

    Tried to, but it instead it makes me super aware of every bodypart, and suddenly everything is uncomfortable. That was the usual sit cross legged, recite a mantra kind of meditation.

    Now I just do breathing exercises instead, count 1 to 10, then back down, focusing on my breathing. I usually have to do that when I'm very tired but still can't manage to fall asleep due to my wandering mind. It helps settle myself down. I still manage to get distracted though, counting in different languages and catching myself doing it, then wondering if trying to correct it is better than just letting it be.

    • cameron_vale@lemm.ee
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      11 months ago

      I tried mantra too. And a few other "things to focus on". I experimented.

      I ended up using breath too. Specifically, I used the feeling of breath in the tip of my nose.

      FYI. That focusing type meditation is what the Buddhists call "Samatha". It's also called Anapanasati, Concentration Meditation, Samprajnata Dhyana, and a few other names, depending on who's talking.

      There's another kind of meditation too. The Buddhists call it "Vipassana". It's pretty great. It's another thing to do with your attention. Something other than focusing and concentrating.

      • moonguide [none/use any]
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        11 months ago

        Huh, interesting. I'll look into it. Might help nail down how I do it cus it helps, but not much.