{"id":1681,"date":"2015-06-28T02:21:51","date_gmt":"2015-06-28T02:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/treatmentmaps.net\/?page_id=1681"},"modified":"2015-08-07T17:39:18","modified_gmt":"2015-08-07T17:39:18","slug":"anxiety-and-panic-section-35","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/treatmentmaps.net\/?page_id=1681","title":{"rendered":"Anxiety and Panic Section 35"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n<\/a>ANXIETY AND PANIC MAPS:<\/strong> 1A<\/a> | 1B<\/a> | 2<\/a> | 3<\/a> | 4<\/a> | 5<\/a> | 6<\/a>
\n\"anx1A\"
\nSECTIONS:<\/strong> 1<\/a> | 2<\/a> | 3<\/a> | 4<\/a> | 5<\/a><\/div>\n
\n<\/a>ANXIETY AND PANIC MAPS:<\/strong> 1A<\/a> | 1B<\/a> | 2<\/a> | 3<\/a> | 4<\/a> | 5<\/a> | 6<\/a>
\n\"anx1B\"
\nSECTIONS:<\/strong> 4<\/a> | 6<\/a> | 7<\/a> | 8<\/a> | 9<\/a> | 10<\/a> | 12<\/a> | 13<\/a> | 19<\/a> | 24<\/a><\/div>\n
\n<\/a>ANXIETY AND PANIC MAPS:<\/strong> 1A<\/a> | 1B<\/a> | 2<\/a> | 3<\/a> | 4<\/a> | 5<\/a> | 6<\/a>
\n\"anx2\"
\nSECTIONS:<\/strong> 3<\/a> | 4<\/a> | 11<\/a> | 14<\/a> | 15<\/a> | 16<\/a> | 18<\/a> | 20<\/a> | 21<\/a> | 23<\/a> | 47<\/a><\/div>\n
\n<\/a>ANXIETY AND PANIC MAPS:<\/strong> 1A<\/a> | 1B<\/a> | 2<\/a> | 3<\/a> | 4<\/a> | 5<\/a> | 6<\/a>
\n\"anx3\"
\nSECTIONS:<\/strong> 22<\/a> | 47<\/a><\/div>\n
\n<\/a>ANXIETY AND PANIC MAPS:<\/strong> 1A<\/a> | 1B<\/a> | 2<\/a> | 3<\/a> | 4<\/a> | 5<\/a> | 6<\/a>
\n\"anx4\"
\nSECTIONS:<\/strong> 7<\/a> | 22<\/a> | 24<\/a><\/div>\n
\n<\/a>ANXIETY AND PANIC MAPS:<\/strong> 1A<\/a> | 1B<\/a> | 2<\/a> | 3<\/a> | 4<\/a> | 5<\/a> | 6<\/a>
\n\"anx5\"
\nSECTIONS:<\/strong> 13<\/a> | 17<\/a> | 47<\/a><\/div>\n
\n<\/a>ANXIETY AND PANIC MAPS:<\/strong> 1A<\/a> | 1B<\/a> | 2<\/a> | 3<\/a> | 4<\/a> | 5<\/a> | 6<\/a>
\n\"anx6\"
\nSECTIONS:<\/strong> 25<\/a> | 26<\/a> | 27<\/a> | 28<\/a> | 29<\/a> | 30<\/a> | 31<\/a> | 32<\/a> | 33<\/a> | 34<\/a> | 35<\/a> | 36<\/a> | 37<\/a> | 39<\/a> | 41<\/a> | 47<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n35. MEDITATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

An anxious person may be encouraged to meditate as a way of reducing inner tension and disengaging from the pressures of the inner and outer worlds.<\/p>\n

There are many forms of meditation, some of which can be very helpful in regulating and reducing anxiety. Effective components of meditation include [1] getting away from everyday demands and pressures; [2] relaxing; and [2] focusing the attention on something other than the person’s anxiety-producing thoughts.<\/p>\n

35a. Time away<\/strong><\/p>\n

One goal is to find time that is not connected to the person’s anxiety-producing issues. The time should be set aside, with no interruptions, and no incentive to work on daily life or the person’s issues or fears. Meditation is not for problem-solving; there is plenty of other time in the day for that. The place for meditation is also best away from daily life – a place not used for practical activities, with as few distractions as possible.<\/p>\n

35b. Relaxation<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the body is relaxed, it helps the mind relax and reduces anxiety. The goal here is to relax as much as possible without falling asleep; so a common procedure is to sit in as relaxed a position as possible, perhaps in a comfortable chair. Sometimes specific relaxation techniques can be used to help the person prepare for meditation.<\/p>\n

35c. Focus of attention<\/strong><\/p>\n

A common goal is to be aware without being logical, judgmental or practical. Meditation involves self-regulation away from dealing with thoughts or objects and toward just observing.<\/p>\n

Many things can be attended-to. The problem is to find something that works for the patient, something that leads to relaxation and increased comfort. The person can focus on-<\/p>\n