Source: Africa Studio / AdobeStock"Trying to 'do' meditation or forcibly manipulating the mind without a proper foundation can lead to mental imbalance, instability, or psychological distress.” — SadhguruAs a psychotherapist, as well as a student and teacher of mindfulness practices, the question about whether to use meditation or medication to assist with mental health challenges has been on my mind a lot lately. As both a mental health professional and fellow sufferer of anxiety, I jumped on the bandwagon decades ago. This brings me back to my current state of anxiety and attempts to calm an overly active mind and restless body. While scrolling recently through the plethora of YouTube videos that promise relief and release from mental anguish, I found both comfort and confusion.