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kellyk99 t1_ivrfvnd wrote

Reply to comment by Smokron85 in New study (n=276) finds that a standardized mindfulness program is as effective as a common antidepressant (Escitalopram) at treating anxiety, with both treatments leading to about a 30% reduction in symptoms. by fotogneric

Mindfulness is basically like living in the moment. Intentional thinking and non-judgemental thinking.

In someone that is anxious let's say they are constantly thinking ahead/forward

"Omg I was so awkward today in class I'm such an idiot" ruminating on those thoughts is what anxious people do a lot

Or the opposite. "Omg no one at work likes me they think I'm an idiot and I don't wanna go back tomorrow, what will they think of me" thinking only ahead and worrying about what could happen.

Mindfulness exercises focus a lot on bodily sensations and observing breathing, thoughts and emotions to bring someone out of that peripheral thinking

(I'm a psychiatric nurse)

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Leemage t1_ivs5mm0 wrote

I feel like if I was capable of doing that, then I wouldn’t have anxiety. Medication was the thing that allowed me to finally practice mindfulness.

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montegue144 t1_ivsakxx wrote

I am similar and I think some people just need both.

Everyone's different <3

Be proud you got there! I'm still working on it myself.

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Leemage t1_ivtec09 wrote

I hope you get there too! It’s amazing to me how much better I function.

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Tyken12 t1_ivsfkg8 wrote

Ah no wonder i'm such a mess with my adhd, GAD, and depression

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