2007-06-22 17:30:59 · 11 answers · asked by rtrttytyty t 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
it didn't help me the only thing that helped me was a low dosage of xanax ask your dr. it helps me alot good luck i know how you feel
2007-06-22 17:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by sunny 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely. The difference is once you have mastered relaxation techniques you can use most of them anywhere, where yoga is a site specific method in many cases. But both will help you learn to relax.
Look up progressive relaxation techniques on Google. These have been used in the field of mental health for years. The more you practice the better you have the ability to recover the relaxed state.
Like a melting ice cream cone, relaxation techniques are progressive through the body, from the head to the toes, one step at a time. Add white noise, calm and quiet music in the background but not rock or rap, to block out sounds that could interfer with your progression.
Yoga used similar methods but also has specific positions to enhance those techniques.
Both do use slow, concentrated deep breathing and that is one technique you can use anywhere.
2007-06-22 17:45:03 · answer #2 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, find out what is making your anxious. If it is something that can be fixed or you are feeling trapped, get out... Anxiety is bad on a person's health. Yoga will help if you are unable to get rid of the stress causing the anxiety issues. Speak to a therapist or trusted friend if all else fails...
2007-06-22 17:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Time4Tivo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would absolutely recommend yoga for anxiety.
It helps you in so many ways, including with your mind.
This article may help you understand how yoga can help someone with anxiety:
http://www.goodhealth.com/health_a_to_z/health_news/health_news/2007/06/07/yoga_may_help_treat_depression_anxiety_disorders
2007-06-22 17:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started a yoga class for school in january and am now doing it daily and I cannot believe how much it has helped in recovering from my car accident..my doctor and physical therapist are amazed and I am calmer. I was dealing with depression after my accident and now pffft have not needed any of my medication for months now!
good luck look for a gentle teacher with a sense of humor
2007-06-22 17:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and you can feel even better by practicing Vipassana meditation. Do a Google search for it and you should find a site that teaches you how to do it. It takes practice and some getting used to, but the benefits are unmistakable.
2007-06-22 17:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I took a Yoga class, it did. I almost fell asleep at the end when we were cooling down. I shouldn't have stopped taking them.
2007-06-22 17:34:03 · answer #7 · answered by Malia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can relax your mind and help lower blood pressure, but I recommend aerobic exercise--it does more for you. The main thing is to find the source of the anxiety and deal with that.
2007-06-22 17:33:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offcourse
Try It
2007-06-22 17:33:49 · answer #9 · answered by BlueQuiteOcean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahhh, lol i need this too
2007-06-22 17:32:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋