Finding your relaxation method is a building block towards conquering your anxiety, panic, fear and depression. Finding what works best for you is far more important than settling on any particular technique. 

If you want to overcome anxiety of any sort, you need to find a way to relax. This is a foundational building block of any method or strategy utilized to overcome anxiety or panic attacks. 

Since your body is being thrown into a state of nervous tension during high stress periods, returning it to a state of calm quickly is crucial in achieving desensitization and recovery to the stimulus that affects you. 

There are many ways to relax and the method you choose is largely based on convenience, practicality and comfort level. Some people find deep breathing relaxing, others choose meditating and visualization. Some like muscle relaxation techniques. The method is not nearly as important as your effectiveness with that method.

Effectively utilizing a relaxation method is a product of understanding and comfort. You need to understand what you are doing, what it is supposed to look like, sound like and feel like and what you should achieve from it. 

For example, abdominal breathing has a particular look, feel and sound to it. It is deep breathing where the rise and fall of your body occurs in your abdominal area, not your chest. Your belly will jut out and form a little pooch if you are doing it properly. This might make some people, particularly women self conscious but it is a vital aspect of the technique.

Feeling comfortable while performing your relaxation ritual is an important part of achieving the best results. If you are self conscious, nervous, unsure or otherwise distracted you will not get the most out of your chosen technique and therefore will not be able to employ anxiety conquering strategies effectively. 

Many people feel that meditating is silly and that visualizing peaceful, serene settings is for Birkenstock wearing, new age hippies. Nothing could be further from the truth but if you feel that way then it´s probably not the best approach.
 
I don´t mean to suggest that you shouldn´t try something you are unsure about. Trying something can lead to a lifelong passion for something but if after trying one of the suggested relaxation methods, you can get over your prejudice or escape your negative attitudes then its time to go to something different. 

Yoga is a great way to introduce your body and mind to relaxation and relieve panic, anxiety and depression. It is physical exercise, a workout and a relaxing experience all rolled into one. For many, this is an ideal outlet for their angst and many people who simply try it become passionate practitioners. 

However, many men in particular feel awkward about starting up a practice. It´s not manly, it´s a woman´s thing, it´s too weird are common statements I hear from other men who are looking for an outlet but don´t feel yoga is right for them. I m not sure how being surrounded by women is so horrible but if it´s not your thing then try something else. 

Finding the method of relaxation you are most comfortable with may take some work and trial and error but you´ll find something. For people use to being on the go all of the time, taking a few minutes for themselves may not come naturally and you will have to work extra hard to find the time you need to take care of you.

Once you´ve found your relaxation technique, you can begin to conquer your anxiety, panic and fear.

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Tagged with: Agoraphobia • Anxiety Disorder • Anxiety Symptoms • Anxiey Attacks • Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Panic Attacks • Social Phobia

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