Re:Ask HN: How should I deal with constant anxiety problems?
by dlnovell on Saturday June 20, 2009 @09:19AM
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I find meditation to be the best cure when I'm particularly anxious about something. At first I just spend a few minutes trying to completely empty my mind. This can take significant practice if it doesn't come naturally. Then I start into a visualization of the powers of 10 video (yeah, I know it's cheesy but it works!). During that visualization I try to focus on my minute position in the universe, and by the end I'm usually incredibly calm. Whole thing can take less than 10 minutes and I can go from being a wreck to calm.
That's just my routine. Everyone who meditates has their own. It's just kinda whatever works for you. I highly recommend checking out the hundreds or thousands of sites on the interwebs that teach basic/beginner meditation. It's well worth a shot.
Best of luck buddy... getting a grip on your anxiety probably won't be easy, but is absolutely necessary for good mental and physical health.
That's just my routine. Everyone who meditates has their own. It's just kinda whatever works for you. I highly recommend checking out the hundreds or thousands of sites on the interwebs that teach basic/beginner meditation. It's well worth a shot.
Best of luck buddy... getting a grip on your anxiety probably won't be easy, but is absolutely necessary for good mental and physical health.