I meditated for a long time last night for about 4 hours and I felt like I was at the gates of hell. Whatever it was that I went to on the inside of me scared the living daylights out of me and every single hair on my body was standing up. I almost threw up too. What caused this during meditation. Was I really going to a spiritual world that I didn't belong?
2006-10-21 20:46:50 · 14 answers · asked by Ramond 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Please pray before meditation....to ask GOD protection during meditation.
At the state of emptyness...ur mind can go anywhere.....including hell. BECAREFULL!!!...i stop meditation 5 yrs ago,...when surround me going crazy,...like a locked door open by it self,....i can see what is behind my head,..etc.
2006-10-21 20:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you may have experienced was your Self --- your inner awareness/wakefulness. Once awareness (consciousness) becomes aware of itself (without any object of perception), it can startle a person - especially if you have not had that experience before. In spiritual terms, the experience of pure awareness is the first step towards Enlightenment; a state of complete wakefulness.
I have been meditating using proper techniques for a couple of years, and I am quite aware of the dynamics of consciousness. It may sound abstract, but it is a real experience.
Usually (based on my experience), one does not meditate for hours (as you did). Meditation is a systematic technique which should be used properly. Usually there is not a specific thought or qualitative experience in the state of meditation, although during the process of meditation there may be thoughts, perceptions, and even feelings of discomfort (sometimes due to release of stress).
I would recommend consulting your teacher of meditation (if you have one), or at least be alert to your meditative practice and its influence on you. Does meditation lead to psychosis? Hard to say. There are many forms of meditation (with different mental/physical results), so I would recommend doing some research. All the best - Christian
2006-10-21 21:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by Christian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The questions I would ask:
How long have you practiced meditation? Four hours, if the meditator is undisciplined/unlearned, is way too much;
What have you been taught to believe in...(devils, demons, monsters?) Think how deeply the world clings to such belief, especially that mind is the doorway to such. It is your/our belief that brings images and experiences;
There is no world where you do not belong, spiritual or otherwise. You are a beloved child of God, with the power to imagine as well as to create, and as such, you are forever safe. What you saw/experienced, you made yourself, based on your beliefs, emotions and expectations. Meditation is a discipline, not just something to do, (especially not as a mental marathon) without preparation/study/and a dilligence to its mature practice.
Nothing can hurt you except yourself, and even then, the hurt is unreal, for God does not (cannot) will harm to even the smallest particle...go in peace.
2006-10-22 02:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by Sky in the Grass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is possible, I have done that before--if it happens more than once, I suggest having a friend help you out with a guided meditation--where they talk you through it and can intervene if ti starts going bad--you might want to do some psychic sheilding before meditating too--the easiest way to do this is to recite the following while visualising light flooding the room
may all beings be peacefull
may all beings be quiet and calm
may all beings be filled with bliss
good luck!
2006-10-21 22:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, but is it relevant? The goal of meditation is meditation. In other words, just watch it. It may be difficult, but you must say goodbye to all things. Unfortunately, you must choose to say hello before you choose to say goodbye.
The experience of intense discomfort in meditation can be explored from a variety of contexts. I find that the site Advanced Yoga Practices has some really great discussions about possible "negative" side effects of meditation. Check it out:
2006-10-21 20:52:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont see how meditation can lead to psychosis...Could you please elaborate on the method or tradition you use?
It is common to experience many feelings and sometimes visions in meditation, but you shouldnt be afraid, and you shouldnt think too much. Just imagine you're watching a tv, just observe, nothing else :) clear your mind. If you think too much, you could get a headache :(
keep practising meditation, eventually you will see how much of a positive effect it will have on your life :)
2006-10-21 22:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been depressed? Are you bipolar? Some studies suggest that people who are prone to depression should not meditate when depressed because it can increase feelings of depression or cause psychological discord.
Otherwise - studies have shown that in psychologically stable people, meditation can increase your concentration, relieve stress, boost your brain power, and bring people closer to the spiritual side of themselves.
2006-10-21 20:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a fine line between reality and religion. Only you can prevent psychosis. Only you can prevent forest fires in you head. Take action.
2006-10-21 20:49:06 · answer #8 · answered by nomatt3r 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not, first sign of psychosis is vision of " God ", that is
hereditary.
There is no " spiritual world " outside your mind.
2006-10-21 20:51:25 · answer #9 · answered by YuPiter iz JewPiter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey Ramond, you probably fell asleep and had a nightmare....hehehe
2006-10-21 20:55:22 · answer #10 · answered by Vendetta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋