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If you have ever experienced a panic attack or, an episode of clinical depression - you could hardly be faulted for wanting and seeking a final and everlasting "cure." Some people who experience these conditions never have a reoccurrence. For others, anxiety and depression are persistent intruders in their lives. Why the difference? Likely, genetics predispose some of us to anxiety or depressive reactions as a response to situational stressors in our life. It is much easier to change the way we think and behave than how we feel. The good news is, if we can change the way we think (correcting distorted thinking) and behave (powerless behaviors), then most often what we get is a resultant change in how we feel (for the better!). This is why cognitive-behavioral therapy is the treatment of choice for anxiety and depression and why empowering clients is so important.
When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, divide the task into a series of smaller steps and then complete each of the smaller tasks one at a time. Completing these smaller tasks will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.
Managing Anxiety with Yoga
Yoga has many options for ridding your body of toxins, negative energy, stress, and daily anxiety. Yoga postures (Asanas) are most commonly known, but Yoga breathing techniques (Pranayama) are very beneficial; most can be practiced any time of the day. Anxiety can lead to a multitude of health problems. Therefore, you should take action to rid your body, mind, and spirit of negative feelings, which build up from within or are a result of your environment. Within a typical Hatha Yoga class, you will learn Asana, Pranayama, and some form of meditation.
The study of Yoga requires your commitment to make a personal appointment with yourself. Do you have the time to take care of your health? This requires pro-active thinking on your part, because most of the world reacts to health problems.
Tips on Managing Anxiety
Finding someone that has not suffered from a degree of anxiety at some stage of their lives is very hard. It is estimated that over nineteen million people in the U.S. alone are having problems dealing with the feelings of anxiety. The effects can range from mild sensitivity right up to full blown debilitating and frightening episodes.
The first thing to do is to become aware of when an attack is likely to occur and be prepared for it. Sure there will be times when you will be thrown in to a situation that is uncomfortable and you will have no immediate way out, but if we can recognize the signs early we have a chance to take hold of the situation before it becomes a full blown attack.
Breathe! And then breathe some more! Not just small gasping breaths, but if at all possible take long deep breaths in and out until you feel the tension being removed with each breathe. Taking deep breaths can also help in another way, instead of focusing on the horrible feelings you are having at the time shift your focus to your breathing. Try concentrating on the air going in and out of your mouth or nose or concentrate on the rise and fall of your chest.
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