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Posted by SLS on December 2, 2009, at 10:30:02
I found this interesting.
- Scott
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Abstract:In this research we investigated the role of mindfulness-based attention in mitigating possible negative consequences of experiencing depressive affect. A sample of 278 undergraduate college students completed selfreport measures of depressive affect, negative cognitions, and mindfulness-based attention. As expected, depressive affect was positively related to negative cognitions, mindfulness-based attention was inversely related to negative cognitions, and the strength of the relationship between depressed affect and negative cognitions was significantly moderated by mindfulness-based attention. More specifically, a simple slope analysis revealed that individuals low in mindfulness-based attention evidenced a statistically significant relationship between depressive affect and negative cognitions, whereas individuals who are high in mindfulness-based attention did not. These findings support the extant literature suggesting that the general tendency to be mindful may be a protective factor against the development of psychopathology and enhance mental health.
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Posted by TherapyGirl on December 2, 2009, at 18:14:32
In reply to Mindfulness Reduces Depressive Negative Thoughts, posted by SLS on December 2, 2009, at 10:30:02
It is interesting. Thanks for sharing it. I'm trying like h*ll to get better at some of this kind of stuff, with slow, slow results. Is it working for you?
How are you?
Posted by SLS on December 2, 2009, at 19:56:35
In reply to Re: Mindfulness Reduces Depressive Negative Thoughts » SLS, posted by TherapyGirl on December 2, 2009, at 18:14:32
> It is interesting. Thanks for sharing it. I'm trying like h*ll to get better at some of this kind of stuff, with slow, slow results.
It is definitely something that takes time and practice to be able to use it consistency and produce results. You might be able to find out more about the technique by looking into Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
> Is it working for you?
I guess that depends upon what your expectations are.
I have been using this type of approach for a long time. I wouldn't expect it to necessarily produce a diminution of a biological depression, but it does make it less damaging to one's psyche. That's the point of the research. Depression feeds on itself and makes things worse and worse. Depression brings negative thoughts which in turn brings on a more severe depression. MBCT can moderate this vicious cycle and make the depression more tolerable.
> How are you?Thanks for asking.
:-)
I am very disappointed. My depression is still moderate-severe. I had some good results initially from adding lithium. However, the improvement didn't last, despite increasing the dosage. I am trying to accept having to live with this beast indefinitely.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on December 3, 2009, at 18:43:42
In reply to Re: Mindfulness Reduces Depressive Negative Thoughts » TherapyGirl, posted by SLS on December 2, 2009, at 19:56:35
Scott have you tried ago? Love Phillipa
Posted by SLS on December 4, 2009, at 8:21:05
In reply to Re: Mindfulness Reduces Depressive Negative Thoughts » SLS, posted by Phillipa on December 3, 2009, at 18:43:42
> Scott have you tried ago? Love Phillipa
I don't know what ago is.
I have used the cognitive behavioral approach toward improving my thought patterns.
I could still use some practice with mindfulness techniques.
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on December 4, 2009, at 20:05:43
In reply to Re: Mindfulness Reduces Depressive Negative Thoughts » Phillipa, posted by SLS on December 4, 2009, at 8:21:05
Scott agomelatonin the one the site was formed for. Love Phillipa
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