I used to have severe anxiety and panic attacks. I never had depression or low mood. At that time, I used to meditate every day. Meditation was not very helpful with my anxiety but I used to have very happy and pleasant states.
I tried many medications for my anxiety but they were only partially helpful. When I told my psychiatrist that I experienced very happy states after meditation, he diagnosed me with bipolar disorder and gave me medications accordingly.
Now I don't have anxiety or panic attacks, but I also stopped enjoying meditation. Meditation now is very bland and boring. I lost the capacity to have happy and peaceful states.
What should I do now? Should I try different medicines to see if I can control my anxiety and enjoy meditation simultaneously or should I give up on meditation? I miss having a peaceful and happy meditation session.
Benjamin, We aren't able to give medical advice here. Based on the way you shared it sounds like you are implying your doctor interpreted your "very happy states after meditation" as a sign of you having bipolar disorder. Many psychiatric medicines can blunt the range of emotions so as to stabilize the patient. I suggest having further discussions with your physician to determine if you are on the best medicine for you. I doubt any physician would want you to not feel joy and happiness.
Bipolar medications and meditation
Posted - Nov 05 2022 : 02:28:42 AM
