This type of focus can bring about what is known as a "Change of State", whereby the meditator can shift from one mental, and subsequently, physical state to another, providing a kind of mental holiday or break, which could be a vital first-aid response in times of great anxiety, panic, stress, pain or discomfort, and which is a useful skill for general self-management. ... The same can be applied to emotional pain of any kind, be it anxiety, stress or depression. ... Amongst numerous findings have been a profound increase in coping skills, empathy, self-acceptance, self-worth, se...

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