Marketing has convinced people that mood disturbances like depression and anxiety are due to "chemical imbalance" in the brain. There's little evidence for this causal explanation. Our brain chemistry may change as a result of many things, including depression, anxiety, stress, joy, positive or negative thinking, and as indicated in this article, meditation. Meditation has been very helpful in improving mood disorders, stress, attention, insomnia, and a host of other conditions. More importantly, it seems to enhance one's ability to be a fully present and active participant in one's own life.
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