I have been visiting quite a few blogs, discussion boards and websites to see the overall consensus regarding overcoming or just managing anxiety and or depression. From what I have gathered the majority of discussion seems to be toward living a life where it can be managed. This in of itself is very depressing. If a choice exists to manage or be free from a condition, wouldn't the majority choose freedom?

So what are some ways to reduce the physical effect of anxiety and or depression? Feelings such as you are about to have a stroke, heart palpitations, dizziness, inability to sleep, basically a slower way of being dead.

Go to the one thing that we need to live, the breath. Let's start here. When any of the symptoms strike take a moment, bring yourself to the present and start deep, diaphramic breathing. Allow the breath to only flow through the nostrils. Each inhalation should be slow, deliberate and deep to the point your belly expands like Buddha. Hold it there for just a few moments.

The exhalation should also be slow and deliberate, allowing all of the oxygen to leave the body, meaning toward the end of the exhalation suck in the stomach to make sure everything is gone. Repeat this cycle for a few minutes and then see how you are. Gauge how you feel and then continue with the breathing if necessary otherwise go ahead and continue what you were doing prior to the attack.

For best results try doing this type of breathing throughout the day. This type of breathing reduces any negative effect of the Autonomic nervous system which when over active results in the following.

Adrenal fatigue
Headaches
Impotency and erectile dysfunction
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Multiple chemical sensitivity
Food sensitivities
Chronic fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Depression
Anxiety
Hyperactivity
Alcoholism
Addiction
Compulsive overeating
Food addiction
Ulcers
Insomnia
Panic attacks
Heart arrhythmia
Gastrointestinal disorders
Bowel disorders like constipation and IBS
Bipolar
Manic depressive
Autism
MS
Obesity
Circulation disorders
Hyperactivity
Attention deficit
Violence and aggression
Overactive bladder
Gulf war syndrome
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Tachycardia
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Excessive sweating with an unknown cause
Worsening of any mental or medical health condition

Thanks for listening and look forward to hearing your feedback.

Be well,
KG