Short answer: no I've been meditating some 25+ years and although it can be difficult at times (because of mind chatter), I reckon it would be more difficult t

Short answer: no I've been meditating some 25+ years and although it can be difficult at times (because of mind chatter), I reckon it would be more difficult to live without meditating. If you're having difficulties accepting your mind's current behaviour, you could try to meditate more (say, half an hour morning and afternoon) and engage in activities that don't exacerbate your condition (say, activities that use your senses or stimulate your creativity or emotions).