Theta waves in treating Auditory Hallucinations using Super-conscious meditation.
Anil Kumar Bheemaiah
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report |
|---|---|
| Population | People with schizophrenia spectrum disorder experiencing auditory hallucinations |
| Interventions | Superconscious meditation stuffed toy based avatar therapy |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Measures | Muse Headset (EEG wearable) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that 10-minute "superconscious meditation" sessions, monitored with the Muse EEG headset over three weeks, successfully prevented psychosis in schizophrenia spectrum disorder, and that combining this meditation with stuffed-toy-based avatar therapy could replace psychiatric medication, which the author claims has harmful side effects and often worsens symptoms. |
Abstract
Abstract:Theta waves, generated in intense 10 minute superconscious meditation has been known to reducethe incidence of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenics, in a study using the Muse Headset, a newera of personal EEG wearables, the author, over a period of 3 weeks has proven the efficacy ofsuperconscious meditation in successfully preventing psychosis in schizophrenia spectrumdisorder, in conjunction with stuffed toy based avatar therapy, meditation could work as areplacement for psychiatric medicines, which have harmful side effects and often increase theseverity of symptoms, rather than heal them.Keywords: Schizophrenia, Auditory Hallucinations, EEG Wearables, Avatar Therapy, Theta Waves.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Loving‐kindness meditation to enhance recovery from negative symptoms of schizophrenia Individuals suffering from schizophrenia-spectrum disorders with persistent negative... | 2009 | Case study | |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Problem Gambling A female problem gambler | 2011 | Case study | n = 1 |