Everyday Mindfulness

Hello!

Ive just started getting therapy for anxiety/depression and wondered about the combination of the two practices.

Sessions focus on the past and dreams (often upsetting), whilst I'm trying to be in the present when meditating.

Anyone else in a similar situation? Any tips?

Thanks in advance

Thanks Matt.
I'm not sure I'll ever work up to 10hours of meditation in one day.

I just saw the "is meditation making us ill" thread! Thanks

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