Practicing Mindfulness for Panic Disorder

Practicing Mindfulness for Panic Disorder By Katharina Star, PhD The practice of mindfulness can be both a simple and effective way to cope with stress, worry, and anxiety. Rather than spend your time worrying about the past or feeling filled with nervousness about the future, mindfulness practice can assist you in bringing your awareness to the present moment. Mindfulness can also be practiced to help in managing panic attacks and other panic-related symptoms. It can allow you to become more focused and regain control over your sense of fear and uncomfortable somatic symptoms. These articles offer more information about mindfulness, how it can help reduce panic and anxiety, and ways you can incorporate this powerful practice into your life.  The Basics of Mindfulness Meditation for Panic Disorder  Mindfulness practices have recently grown in popularity as a way to manage stress and anxiety. These practices teach the skills of awareness, acceptance, and insight, which can be beneficial to a person with anxiety. Mindfulness also elicits the relaxation response, creating a sense of calm and inner peace. This article reviews the basics of mindfulness, including how this practice can help ease panic and anxiety.   READ NOW Mindfulness Meditation Exercise for Anxiety  Mindfulness meditation may be what you need to relax your inner tension, release anxiety-related tightness felt throughout the body, and feel more peaceful throughout your day. Here you will find a step-by-step guide to assist you in practicing mindfulness meditation to lessen your anxiety. READ NOW Deep Breathing for Panic Disorder  Mindfulness calls for attention to one's moment-to-moment experiences. Bringing awareness to the present moment can often be accomplished through a focused attention on your breathing process. Deep breathing exercises can also help you in slowing down anxious thoughts and feeling more relaxed. Find out more about deep breathing, including an exercise that you can easily start practicing today. READ NOW Yoga for Panic Disorder  Meditation can be done on it's own or in conjunction with an activity such as yoga. Meditation and yoga go so well together because both practices bring your awareness to the present moment with an opportunity to be relaxed yet mindful. Yoga provides the additional benefit of reducing stress and tension throughout your body by being grounded in breath and movement. Learn more about the benefits of yoga for anxiety sufferers.  READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Do You Have What It Takes to Pass Psychology 101? Quiz: What's Your Yoga Personality? Quiz: Are You At Risk For Burnout? Understanding Insomnia Quiz: Does Your Thinking Style Make You An Optimist? Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Are You More of an Extrovert or an Introvert? What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.