Can Meditation Really Fight Anxiety And Stress?
Yes, we’ve all heard people tell us how 10 minutes of meditation a day keeps all their stress and anxiety away. Sounds too easy right? In a world of turned deadlines, workplace pressure axis overwhelming technological stimulation. it seems like just a few minutes of silence really won’t make that much of a difference.
Quite the contrary! Studies have shown that meditation actually works on the structures and connections of the brain and neural systems to help keep stress levels down. Here’s how!
It Alters Brain Responses
Anxiety is usually a There are certain triggers that cause stress and anxiety. and when these triggers occur repeatedly, you will find yourself spiraling often. This is because the brain forms neural pathways through constant repetition of thought patterns. As a result, anxiety, and stress become a habitual mental response to negative stimuli. However, meditation helps to break and re-create these neural pathways which in turn alters the brain response to such negative thoughts and feelings, allowing you to feel more positive
It Helps Balance The Biological Chemicals In The Brain
When you’re stressed or unhappy, it happens because certain neurotransmitters in the brain are not at their optimum capacity to help you feel relaxed and positive. Studies have shown that meditating even for 10 minutes on a daily basis. helps to increase and maintain the level of these neurotransmitters and other chemicals in the brain that are responsible tor an overall feeling of wellbeing and happiness.
It Reduces Inflammation In The Brain
Feelings of anxiety. depression and stress release certain chemicals in the brain that often cause it to become inflamed Meditation, on the other hand, helps reduce this inflammation and when practised regularly. even helps to prevent it, thus maintaining healthy brain health.
So, you see, meditation is not just a spiritual practice. Its effects on anxiety and stress are deeply rooted in scientific facts and can go a way to ensure that you don’t experience burnout, or fall into a pattern of depression due to prolonged anxiety and stress.