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What is meditation for anxiety?

Anxiety is a natural response of our bodies to stress—a cognitive state2 associated with an inability to regulate emotions. Meditation counteracts the stress response, resulting in lower blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen consumption. A consistent meditation practice not only calms us down but also reprograms neural pathways in the brain, improving our overall ability to regulate our emotions, according to research3. Where Mindfulness Comes In Meditation and mindfulness are concepts that are very similar. While meditation typically entails attempting to enter a different state of consciousness, mindfulness entails becoming aware of one's current location. In this sense, you could consider mindfulness to be the first step toward meditation. Both of these practices may be beneficial for reducing anxiety because they allow you to be aware and worry-free. Deep Belly  Breathing This exercise is a type of breathwork and is one of the quickest ways to reduce stress and anxiety . I f...

Is anxiety a mental illness and disorder

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Anxiety disorder   is a group of mental illness. They include anxiety disorders, social phobias, specific phobias (such as agoraphobia and claustrophobia), and panic disorders. Anxiety disorders are frequently associated with depression. Anxiety disorders are common mental health issues that affect a large number of people. Approximately 25% of the population has an anxiety disorder that requires treatment at some point in their lives, and another 25% has less severe anxieties such as spider and snake phobias. Anxiety disorder symptoms Anxiety disorders are distinguished by persistent (constant) and distressing fears or thoughts that interfere with daily living. Panic or anxiety attack s are the fear of these attacks, and are other symptoms of an anxiety disorder. Physical anxiety symptoms include trembling, sweating, faintness, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, and nausea. Avoidance behavior occurs when a person goes to great lengths to avoid a situation they believe will c...

Why do I have anxiety attacks when I wake up?

  Many experiences waking up anxious in the morning or waking up anxious at night. Almost everyone experiences anxiety and stress regularly. However, suppose your concern affects you every time you wake up or causes ongoing sleeping problems. In that case, it may become so overwhelming that you cannot perform routine activities such as work or interact with your family. In this section, we'll look at some of the most common symptoms of the morning and sleep anxiety. We'll look at some of the factors that may be causing you to wake up early with apprehension about your day. We'll also provide you with various relaxing techniques that you can use starting tomorrow morning to reduce the frequency and strength of waking up with anxiety. Why Do I Wake Up Anxious? Anxiety can make it challenging to get through the day. You're caught feeling that heavy weight of stress and dread right away. Morning anxiety is characterized by the following symptoms: Feeling as if your day is...