Meditation is a very personal thing. There is only one rule in meditation: there is no right way. Generally, when one starts to meditate a critical inner voice tells you that you are doing it wrong, that it’s not “working” or that nothing is happening. This is quite common and that’s why many people start meditating and then give up almost immediately. Everyone, not just those prone to anxiety and panic, can get something from meditation, or learn something about themselves. For that reason I have decided to post a short description of how I meditate. Before I do that I want to say that I...…Meditation is a very personal thing. There is only one rule in meditation: there is no right way. Generally, when one starts to meditate a critical inner voice tells you that you are doing it wrong, that it’s not “working” or that nothing is happening. This is quite common and that’s why many people start meditating and then give up almost immediately. Everyone, not just those prone to anxiety and panic, can get something from meditation, or learn something about themselves. For that reason I have decided to post a short description of how I meditate. Before I do that I want to say that I...WW…

There is lots of medication for anxiety available on the market. Almost all of it is only available on prescription from a doctor. Normally, Patients presenting with anxiety are offered Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRI for short). This family of medication is considered suitable if the anxiety disorder is ongoing, as SSRI’s are not suitable for short term use. They tend to take at least four weeks to start working (although some people claim to feel better in as little as two days) and aren’t thought to be fully effective until they have been taken for 6 weeks to two months....…There is lots of medication for anxiety available on the market. Almost all of it is only available on prescription from a doctor. Normally, Patients presenting with anxiety are offered Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRI for short). This family of medication is considered suitable if the anxiety disorder is ongoing, as SSRI’s are not suitable for short term use. They tend to take at least four weeks to start working (although some people claim to feel better in as little as two days) and aren’t thought to be fully effective until they have been taken for 6 weeks to two months....WW…

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is considered the treatment of choice for: It is also used to a greater or lesser extent in treating the following: The aim of CBT is to help you understand how you think about yourself and your life, and how those thoughts effect how you feel. The goal is to change dysfunctional thinking and challenge old behaviour patterns with more positivity and a calmer body and mind. Absolutely! It has proved to be extremely effective although one or two caveats should be mentioned. It doesn’t deal with the past at all, and some research and some therapists believe that...…Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is considered the treatment of choice for: It is also used to a greater or lesser extent in treating the following: The aim of CBT is to help you understand how you think about yourself and your life, and how those thoughts effect how you feel. The goal is to change dysfunctional thinking and challenge old behaviour patterns with more positivity and a calmer body and mind. Absolutely! It has proved to be extremely effective although one or two caveats should be mentioned. It doesn’t deal with the past at all, and some research and some therapists believe that...WW…

Amino acids can be used to treat anxiety. The question is which ones to use, what dose, and how often. These can be difficult questions to answer as there are various causes of anxiety which might respond to various amino acids. What’s more, everyone is slightly different and therefore able to absorb differing amounts of amino acids through natural diet and supplementation. General advice on dose when it comes to amino acids and anxiety is to use the least amount that works and to never go beyond the amount recommended on the packet without medical supervision. Often, when a deficiency of...…Amino acids can be used to treat anxiety. The question is which ones to use, what dose, and how often. These can be difficult questions to answer as there are various causes of anxiety which might respond to various amino acids. What’s more, everyone is slightly different and therefore able to absorb differing amounts of amino acids through natural diet and supplementation. General advice on dose when it comes to amino acids and anxiety is to use the least amount that works and to never go beyond the amount recommended on the packet without medical supervision. Often, when a deficiency of...WW…

Hi, I saw this question on the Tapir Discussion Board:     Does anyone ever feel like they can’t get a deep breath? I feel like I can’t get a full breath in and when I keep trying it makes my lungs actually HURT … its starting to bring on a panic attack. HELP!     This is a common complaint of anxiety sufferers and posters on Tapir gave some good answers and responses:     My last panic attack which was my worst and darkest one made me feel like i couldn’t breathe and that i was going to die. Since then every now and then at work, home or when i’m at the gym i...…Hi, I saw this question on the Tapir Discussion Board:     Does anyone ever feel like they can’t get a deep breath? I feel like I can’t get a full breath in and when I keep trying it makes my lungs actually HURT … its starting to bring on a panic attack. HELP!     This is a common complaint of anxiety sufferers and posters on Tapir gave some good answers and responses:     My last panic attack which was my worst and darkest one made me feel like i couldn’t breathe and that i was going to die. Since then every now and then at work, home or when i’m at the gym i...WW…