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08-20-2013, 12:33 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi,
I have a question concerning meditation, and specifically a meditation program known as holosync. Basically, is there any way that deep meditation can be harmful or overwhelming to the concussed brain? I had recently begun using the holosync program (my mom recommended it to me and had already purchased the CD.) Holosync uses a variety of relaxing sounds, similar to wind chimes and rain which as supposed scientifically designed to put you in to a deep state of meditation, usually only achievable after years of dedication to the practice through the use of a variety of alpha and theta waves. Upon trying it I've noticed that it has a very strong effect on me, and while I only have very limited experience with meditation, the tape definitely took me in to a deeper state of meditation than I thought possible, leaving me very relaxed but also seemingly increasing my sense of feeling very surreal and slowed down for a while after using it which has been my main symptom for the past 3 months, without much improvement. I would imagine that any person introduced to this deep state of meditation might feel a little different afterword, and I can certainly see how this could actually be very helpful in healing, or at least make the healing process more manageable. None the less, It certainly seems to have a profound impact on my brain which is obviously something to be careful of with a concussion. If anyone has used this or a similar program, or has knowledge of meditation's effect on the brain, and that relationship to concussion, please let me know whether this is a good idea. Thanks, jamie |
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08-20-2013, 02:41 PM | #2 | |||
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I’ve not heard specifically of holosync meditation, but I do practice mindfulness meditation which I find helpful. I doubt if any form of meditation would be harmful. Studies using fMRI imaging showed increases in neural synchrony – the integration of localized neural processes into higher order cognitive and emotional functions with meditation, decreasing feelings of anxiety and improved feeling of empathy. Other benefits observed included a decrease in the emotional reactivity that can worsen mental distress, which many of us have experienced following a TBI. While it's not specifically about meditation with TBI/PCS patients, a good discussion on this can be found in “Pictures of the Mind: What the New Neuroscience Tells Us About Who We Are” by Miriam Boleyn-Fitzgerald. "OM" to you
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition. Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life. |
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08-21-2013, 08:25 PM | #3 | ||
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Thats what I figured, I really don't understand why it would make me feel worse. I think im going to try it again for a week or so and see if I continue to feel worse after using it.
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