Handling Anxiety Assualts with Compassionate Techniques before and after Silencing your Brain

Anxiety shows up in different ways and is really just a heightened state of alertness. It’s when our mind goes into overdrive filled with too much worry and fear. Does that ring a bell for you? You are not the only one feeling this way. Consumer Reports says that the main aim of people who meditate is to quiet their thoughts. A quiet mind can really change how things go from a big mess to something you can handle.

Mind-calming techniques and meditation can help reduce anxious thoughts even if they are not a complete solution. Meditation has been shown by research to help lower anxiety and if you do it regularly it can change how your brain works.

A key part of dealing with anxiety is getting used to silence. You need to stop avoiding the turmoil inside you and allow it to come out. Take a break from the constant noise and buzz of screens. Choose a spot even if it is tiny where you can be alone with your thoughts. This quiet should not be forced on anyone but instead welcomed gently.

When you find yourself in this quiet place you can start doing loving kindness meditation. This method comes from caring about both other people and yourself too. You notice the hurt and you recognize the fear and then you softly speak to them. I notice you and I get what you mean.

Picture yourself in a quiet and relaxing spot. Say nice things to yourself like I feel calm or I am loved or I am safe. Being nice to yourself can really help change your thoughts from feeling stuck in anxiety to feeling more understanding and caring.

You could give mindfulness-based stress reduction a shot as another way to handle stress. This method involves paying attention to your feelings and thoughts without judging them and noticing what is happening around you. When you focus on how your body feels and pay attention to your breathing you stay in the moment and keep your mind from drifting into worries.

Practicing these meditation techniques regularly helps improve the links between the amygdala which deals with fear and the prefrontal cortex which is in charge of logical thinking. As time goes on, the brain figures out how to use its logical side to handle anxiety which helps cut down on panic attacks.

But it's important to remember that moving from feeling anxious to feeling calm takes time. It takes time and effort to get there and you have to be kind to yourself along the way. Handling anxiety isn't about hiding it or pretending it isn't there. It involves recognizing it, coming to terms with it, and showing your mind how to handle things in a better way.

Anxiety can hit you out of nowhere but if you use meditation and quiet time you can feel more in control. This gives you a moment to pause take a breath and find your balance again.

Keep in mind that there isn't just one correct way to go about it. It’s just your path. Try out various methods and find what works for you and keep in mind that: Even if it feels like things are moving at a snail's pace you are still making progress.