Sunday, March 20, 2011

Anxiety and Mindfulness

Panic. Heart racing. Palms sweating. Breathing fast and shallow. Dry mouth. Knees knocking. Both Pop Quiz, job interview, a spider, an impromptu speech, a crowded elevator, a dirty bathroom, the rock of view, shot clinic, a flight over the ocean, first kiss, or a cell phone is a crowded shopping mall, we all have something that fills us with panic. In severe cases, may develop anxiety with panic attacks occur at seemingly random moments.

If you have the case before the speech nervousness or panic attack itself, the physical symptoms are easily recognizable. But that's what we need to see clearly are the thoughts in our minds when we look anxious. No matter what triggers your panic parade - complete with lively emotions, colorful thoughts, and a keen sense of - there is a key factor that makes the party.

No, not just stress. This is not your personality type. It is not only historical memory or the way your mother raised you or your physical problems in particular. It is simply this: that you are looking for self-esteem. Well, now that start automatically with "But I'm sure I'm very competent!" I feel very comfortable in my skin! "Replica? Ah, well.

Watch it. We hate when someone suggested that rock solid self-esteem, and yet we are professionals when it comes to denigrating us. Do not we fun? Prefer to believe that our concern due to biological factors so that we can take a pill to cope. However, masking panic is not the same as the management of panic. If you want to overcome your fears, you have to get to the bottom of things. The truth is that do not worry about things you do not feel great maneuverability.

If we do not handle a particular situation is good, we fear that the next time we must face. We doubt we can ever handle it skillfully even if we have done in the past. We worry - and then worry about worrying! avoid fear becomes our new way of responding. Before we know it, we stayed in panic purgatory. Insert here the attention. Do not ask for anxiety - ask your anxiety. Concentrate on the first thought you have when the panic starts to boil and gently ask, "Why Watch ... then ask again in more play?. "Why" bikes - and learn.

Panic is simply misguided attention. We must learn to look at the root (some of the elements that need greater self-esteem) rather than the result (all night panic party) of our concern. Ask your anxiety and listen carefully. Use care to help you direct your attention, and learn to disconnect that panic button for good.