Deep Spirits

I would also recommend the EFT method for long lasting fears that have developed into phobias. I am quite familiar with EFT and use it personally and in my work with clients, as well as the more developed version of that which is PEAT. It has gone further in the sense to treat not only an effect which is a concrete manifestation of fear, but it reveals the reason behind it, or the cause of it and solves it in its core. Peat (Basic, Deep and DP4) is not for free when one is treated by a therapist, but it is also a method that can be learned in workshops and after that regularly applied as a personal spiritual cleansing tool for solving self problems as well the problems of others whom we want to help.

Aside of these, there is another very simple tool, which is [color=#b100f3]Atisha breathing method[/color].
It is to be used for shortcomings, for rush or sudden fear attacks and it is quite efficient for such cases.
So-called positive thinkers of the west when talking about breathing say "When you breathe out, throw out all your misery and negativity; and when you breathe in, breathe in joy, positivity, happiness, cheerfulness". It proved to be wrong, as by running away from the problem we only cause it to persist.
Atisha is the opposite. When you breathe in, breathe in your concrete manifestation of fear, which means define it precisely. And when you breathe out, breathe out the opposite of the fear manifestation.
For example, I have a fear of meeting somebody. I define it precisely, like;”I am afraid to meet this…”
Then I chose the feeling which is the opposite of the first one, like:”I am happy (relax…) to meet this…”
When breathing in I say in my mind the first statement:” I am afraid to meet this…”
When breathing out I say in my mind the second:” I am happy (relax or something else you figure as your opposite) to meet this…”
This breathing exercise is then practiced for few minutes.
It brings magical results.

Mirjana

There are natural ways to address anxiety. Try the following:

1.Avoid coffee and other forms of caffeine as they can heighten anxiety.

2.Passionflower is known as a natural, mild sedative that is safer than pharmaceuticals.
The recommended dosage for adults are:
Infusions: 2.5g, 3 to 4 times daily
Teas: Tea made from 4 to 8g of dried herb, daily
Liquid Extract: 10 to 30 drops, 3 times daily
Tincture: 10 to 60 drops, 3 times daily
As with any natural supplement, you should read the product label and discuss appropriate dosages with a qualified health care provider.

4.Supplements with B vitamins and magnesium are sometimes helpful in dealing with the symptoms of anxiety.

5.If nothing of these help, consider seeking professional therapy in order to be slowly introduce to the specific situations you fear. I can highly recommend PEAT as very efficient in different cases of anxiety.

I agree with the B vitamin supplements, mirjana. Also the passionflower, lovely to see extensive knowledge about the natural world treating human symptoms.

Hypericum (St John's Wort) has also been clinically trialled as a very effective natural anti depressant. A cautionary word does precede this - if a person is being treated with a course of anti depressents (SSRIs, MAOIs) it is mandatory to take ONE or the other as to consume both concurrently may have severe physical consequences.

Happy to go into more depth about the chemical efficacy of both the pharmaceutical and natural remedies mentioned if anyone wants.

Hi Rachel,

I am, very much. So, what else about it you can tell us?
As it seems you are also interested in natural healing and remedies, there are another two forums: Natural Healing and Gifts of Nature where you also can post useful information.

Thanks mirjana, I'll post in the relevant forum