I am not really giving up anything (religion wise) since I am an atheist to begin with; but I worry quite a lot and I am always getting so worked up about everything. Is it possible that Buddhism would help with my anxiety?
2006-12-19 09:31:26 · 19 answers · asked by Teehee 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's worth a try but I would think Confucianism would be the best. Buddhism is a belief much like Hinduism that deals with karma, darma and such. As long as you relax and calm down everything will work out.
2006-12-19 09:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by out of it 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure Buddhism can give you temporary relief from anxiety, but have you looked at what other religions offer? I used to have anxiety attacks, and I was not religious at the time. But my desperation to be set free from the anxiety drove me to research the religion I was raised with: Christianity.
The Bible says a lot about fears. Here is a link to just a few verses that inspire me:
http://www.holisticonline.com/Remedies/Anxiety/anx_healing-words.htm
Please check it out. I'm sure it will inspire you as well. I am happy to say that with prayer and reading, my anxiety attacks are long gone.
2006-12-20 11:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by Oksana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find it a little amusing that the ones advocating Christianity all used exclamation points, they don't seem very relaxed. Buddhism in my experience is a beautiful, empowering, calming, spiritual, humorous journey, why not give it a try, if you don't like it, you can always stop doing it.
I agree that yoga is also awesome, and will help keep you focused and not worked up.
2006-12-19 09:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by Sara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mindful meditation can be quite helpful. There's a book by Jon Kabat-Zinn entitled, "Wherever you go, there you are." He does a good job of describing the meditative process. You don't have to "become" Buddhist, but simply learn and practice the meditation techniques.
Many people have found this practice highly effective in helping manage anxiety and solve habit problems.
2006-12-19 09:34:04 · answer #4 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Do insight meditation regularly at first do few minutes a day like 10 or 20 then gradually increase it to any amount you prefer.I had this anxiety problem before,buddhism(meditation) helped me to get rid of it.I meditate everyday. click on this link for more informations
2006-12-20 03:59:19 · answer #5 · answered by indrakeerthi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Buddhism will certainly settle your mind.
Even simply beginning simple meditation of some kind would help.
2006-12-19 09:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you read some of the philosophy and see how it makes you feel? The breathing exercises alone are bound to help. You don't have to give yourself over to a religion to enjoy some of the benefits! Take what you find helpful.
2006-12-19 09:33:56 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Obvious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, go for it, Buddhism has always interested me, and although i havnt really looked into it that much, i would give it a go. if religion can help you with your problems good for you. im also an atheist atm
2006-12-19 09:34:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it very well could. I think Buddhism has great insight into the human nature, and how to calm the mind.
2006-12-19 09:33:19 · answer #9 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Learning the practices of Buddhism may well help you with anxiety.
GOD BLESS YOU
2006-12-19 09:37:05 · answer #10 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋