Anxiety is a term we feel we know, but in medical terms we find that it is really a spectrum of medical conditions as varied from various fears such as social anxiety or fears of being closed in, to panic disorders or just generalized anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before self-diagnosis or self-treating getting help from a medical professional for direction is always best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a study at Georgetown University, they compared mindfulness-based stress reduction to use of the anti-anxiety medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this study individuals who were already diagnosed were randomized into the medical therapy with escilatopram or the mindfulness group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the reported study under the direction of Dr. Elizabeth Hoge, the mindfulness group specifically worked on the techniques of medication exercises, breath awareness work, body scanning and moving mindfully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most important aspects of mindfulness is to be kind, thankful, and forgiving to one’s self. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s important to note that in this relatively short study there was significant improvement in anxiety symptoms in both groups, but neither group was cured. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And there are definitely medical reasons to add medication when appropriate, and other studies have shown that adding in mindfulness will help the effectiveness of medication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s important to realize mindfulness is a day at a time, and with a bit of practice we can all be more patient, with ourselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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