Mindfulness and meditation

Mindfulness is a non-religious form of meditation that is not clearly defined and can take many forms. A particularly common way to practice mindfulness involves purposefully and non-judgmentally paying attention to the present moment.

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.

ME/CFS
Some patients with ME/CFS find that mindfulness or meditation help them to reduce their symptoms. A small pilot study by the Arctic University of Norway, though it focuses on the erroneous theory of "Psychological maintaining factors," does show that mindfulness was helpful in reducing fatigue and other symptoms for some people. It may be used alongside other management techniques and strategies and can be helpful when pacing.

Risks and safety
Mindfulness can have both positive and negative effects.

Notable studies and research

 * Mind the Hype

Articles and blogs

 * Doctors are increasingly pushing mindfulness on chronic pain patients This article pertains to the Health Care system of the United States.