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0 points0xdeadbeefbabe11y ago0 comments

In my experience meditation effectively reduces panic, but I'm still aware of panic. It's like holding a hot coal.

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someone90320911y ago

The hot coal is in your throat, not in your hand. Do you try to swallow it, or try to spit it up?

Swallow. "try to spit" sounds like trying escape, and I think it would intensify the anxiety. But spitting does involve letting go. Hmmm maybe I'll try it. Now what would make me anxious.

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0 points0xdeadbeefbabe11y ago0 comments

In my experience meditation effectively reduces panic, but I'm still aware of panic. It's like holding a hot coal.

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someone90320911y ago

The hot coal is in your throat, not in your hand. Do you try to swallow it, or try to spit it up?

0xdeadbeefbabeOP11y ago

Swallow. "try to spit" sounds like trying escape, and I think it would intensify the anxiety. But spitting does involve letting go. Hmmm maybe I'll try it. Now what would make me anxious.

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