The breath is intimately tied to our emotions—it tends to be shallow and rapid when we’re excited or anxious, long and deep when we’re calm. That’s why at some point you’ve probably been told to “take ...
Deep breathing techniques can help calm anxiety, slow your heart rate, and relax the mind. Here are simple breathing ...
This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. Stress and anxiety are normal parts of life, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Whether you’re living with an anxiety disorder, ...
It’s important to take a moment to pause and take a long, slow exhale as we navigate life. In our podcast series, "Breathe Away Anxiety," we explore ancient breathing techniques alongside cutting-edge ...
It's that time of the year when stress and anxiety levels tend to rise. It's important to find effective ways to manage these pressures. One technique that is gaining recognition for its simplicity ...
Alison Seponara, MS, LPC, says anxiety is a "buzzword" these days. "You either have anxiety or you know someone who struggles with it," says Seponara, a CBT therapist behind the @theanxietyhealer ...
Anxiety is a feeling that just about everyone can relate to. We feel anxious when we're unsure what will happen next, are worried about what to say or do in a given situation or don't know how to ...
Chances are you've been told to "Just breathe," a million times. But like, how? When someone’s in the midst of a panic attack or feeling anxious, breathing is probably the last thing on their mind. Am ...
Reducing stress over the long term involves eating a nutritious diet, getting adequate exercise and logging sufficient hours of sleep. But when Uncle Joe at the holiday feast is repeating a story that ...