(This thread is part of the CBT support group found
here )
I'm currently working through the Anxiety and Phobia handbook by Edmund Bourne.Bourne's book recommends that people should work on achieving deep relaxation as part of their treatment to overcome anxiety. He lists many other possible benefits of deep relaxation, such as increased energy and reduction in panic attacks. I've started this thread to detail some of the strategies Bourne describes, but also if people have any other relaxation techniques please do post them as well
Bourne describes four ways of achieving deep relaxation, which I'll outine below (might not get it all typed tonight though so you may have to wait for all four
)
1. abdominal breathing
2. Progressive muscle
3. Peaceful scene
4. Meditation