For those who have experienced natural disasters, the effects can often be long and lingering. After the flooding from Hurricane Harvey, many of those who survived have reported symptoms associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which has made their attempts to return to normalcy even more challenging. To help cope with the effects, meditation is being increasingly recommended as a possible treatment.
CEO and founder of the SOS Method app, which assists people in finding time each day for meditation, Marlise Karlin says, “A study of about 3,000 people found that meditation was linked to a reduction in feelings of depression, anxiety and even physical pain.”
Karlin also observes, “A lot of research shows that even a few minutes of daily meditation is linked to lower stress levels, more positivity, enhanced creativity and better focus, which points out why we need it when we want to rebuild our lives.”
Says survivor and resident of Missouri City, Texas, Roger Hutchison, “Harvey was devastating for so many; it’s hard to put into words.” Hutchison speaks of the importance in meditation in his recovery, noting, “I begin and end each day with a time of mindfulness and focused breathing. It gives me strength and focus for the day and settles my heart and mind in the night, and I’m able to experience a deeper sleep than I’ve had in years.”
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https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/finding-om-among-wreckage-how-disaster-victims-can-utilize-meditation-as-part-of-their-recovery/70005782
