There is help for Panic Disorder. Along with medication and therapy, meditation helps you release stress and heaviness; alleviate mental chatter and fears. It also alleviates physical and emotional tension. Some meditation experts suggest thinking of your mind as a glass of muddy water and meditation helps bring clarity.
Meditation helps you learn to live in the moment and be present, which is a great tool for dealing with anxiety and panic disorder. Meditation helps you forget the thoughts and concerns that cause you to become stressed and anxious. Practicing meditation helps you experience a serene state of mind. It helps you focus better, helps you gain control over your thoughts and helps you remain in control, keeping unwanted emotions and thoughts at bay.
Meditation helps your body relax and soothes your muscles so that you are free from all forms of stress and tension. It is also proven that regular meditation helps people improve their sleep patterns and benefit from deep sleep. Meditation creates a unique state, in which the metabolism is in an even deeper state of rest than during sleep.
Meditation is the only activity that reduced blood lactate, a marker of stress and anxiety. When we feel more relaxed the brain generates natural anti-anxiety and happiness-enhancing hormones called melatonin and serotonin which are increased and the stress hormone cortisol is decreased, which helps in overcoming panic disorder.
People that have panic disorder have heart palpitations. They experience profuse sweating. They hyperventilate. They have muscle cramping and spasms. They experience vertigo, trembling, inability to think and have a general feeling of irrational fear. Meditation can alleviate these symptoms before they escalate into a full-blown panic attack.
Practicing meditation on a regular bases is a tremendous help for panic disorder and has many benefits that help you lead a healthy and stress free life.