Mindfulness and meditation
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Mindfulness is a non-religious form of meditation that can is not clearly defined and can take many forms.[1] A particularly common way to practice mindfulness involves purposefully and non-judgmentally paying attention to the present moment.[1]
Mindfulness and other forms of meditation have been suggested as management techniques for ME/CFS, and treatments for depression, anxiety, chronic pain and many other conditions.[1][2]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
Some patients with ME/CFS claim that mindfulness or meditation help them to reduce their symptoms.[citation needed] It may be used alongside other management techniques and strategies such as pacing.[citation needed]
Theory[edit | edit source]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Clinicians[edit | edit source]
Risks and safety[edit | edit source]
Mindfulness can have both positive and negative effects.[1]