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Perceptual distrotions
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7/21/12 2:04 AM
Is this common: when sitting doing anapanasati, after the first 15 min barrage of shifting mind objects, the mind settles somewhat and then a lot of perceptual distortions occur.

eyes of different size, neck twisted, tounge violently pressing teeth, saliva flooding, cranium pressing inward, jaw dislocated, throat choked by tounge, tounge pulled towards lungs on inbreath etc

This is very predictable. It happens instantly when the mind is not engaged in something it finds interesting. I have my own explanation to this and I'm not bothered by it. Just wondering if it is a common experience or mainly my adhd-functioning playing out it's full hand.