Everyone swears by mindfulness apps and zen sessions as the free fix for stress—sit, breathe, find inner peace, right? Wrong. Ancient Buddhist texts warned about it 1,500 years ago, and modern studies confirm: over 10% of regular meditators face serious fallout like crippling anxiety, depression, psychosis, dissociation, or terror that lasts months (or longer). Even without prior issues, a casual session can unravel you. The industry rakes in billions pushing “only good vibes,” rarely mentioning the risks—because who wants to sell enlightenment with a side of potential breakdown?
Meditation And Mindfulness Have a Dark Side We Rarely Talk About
