Humming, also known as Simple Bhramari Pranayama or “bee breath,” has been known to have various positive attributes and effects on the body’s stress levels, blood pressure, heart rate variability, and more. Recent studies of heart rate variability (HRV) have proven that producing a humming sound, by activating and enhancing the parasympathetic nervous system and slowing the sympathetic nervous system, can be an effective stress buster.1 Increased heart rate variability can have numerous beneficial effects, increasing focus and attention, enhancing the quality of life and cardiovascular and lung parameters, and improving baroreflex function.2
Humming a favorite song can also have an impact through the sound vibrations; the resonance of humming can help reduce pain, especially when the sound vibration is directed toward discomfort in the body.3 Additionally, because it’s a physically stimulating task, humming can be grounding, helping an individual struggling with anxiety to connect to his or her own physical body and the present moment, releasing endorphins and reducing emotional stress. Incorporating humming into a daily routine can help lower stress levels and cortisol levels to reduce anxiety overall.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, you can read more about coping strategies below, or call today to connect with our compassionate admissions team and learn more about anxiety treatment facilities. AMFM Mental Health Treatment has over a decade of experience helping people overcome their anxiety through therapeutic care, toolkits of resources, and coping strategies.
From practicing humming and breathing exercises to incorporating regular self-care into your daily routine, there are a number of ways an individual can reduce anxiety and provide stress relief.
Belly breathing is a type of diaphragmatic breathing that aims to activate the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the body. Belly breathing is different from deep breathing because it focuses on activating the diaphragm, rather than simply forcing air into the lungs.
Physical stimulation can help you to jump start your body out of the fight-or-flight physical response of anxiety. Taking a cold shower, splashing your face with cold water, tasting sour candy, going for a run (and other types of physical activity) are all ways to trick your body into remembering that it is in a safe place.
Wellness activities like yoga, journaling, making playlists, art therapy and more can help build the mind-body connection through a more holistic healing process.
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Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure; it’s considered a future-oriented, long-acting response broadly focused on a diffuse threat.7 Anxiety disorders can include but are not limited to:
People who live with panic disorders or anxiety disorders may experience panic attacks. Panic attacks can be triggered by anything, really, but are often a result of anxious rumination. A panic attack may feel like nausea, breathlessness, or lightheadedness in the moment, but again, these anxious feelings are usually a result of cognitive distortions, rather than proportionate fears to one’s surroundings. If you or a loved one are struggling with panic attacks or anxiety feelings, there are ways to remind your body that it is in a safe place.
For example, when stuck in a cycle of anxious overthinking, you or a loved one may feel nauseous. However, eating some food and drinking some water can help break that anxious cycle–rest and digest. Following the hypothetical bear example: eating in a moment like this tells your body that it’s safe…you wouldn’t be eating a meal if a bear were in the room, you’d be running! There are a variety of ways to reduce anxiety in your daily life.
A Mission For Michael (AMFM) provides treatment for adults experiencing various conditions. Anxiety support is a phone call away – call 866-478-4383 to learn about our current treatment options.
Our AMFM treatment center in Southern California can provide individualized care for mood dysregulation concerns in adulthood. With individualized care, you can receive the support you need for lasting mental health wellness.
Our residential mental health treatment facilities in Virginia can provide you with individualized and comprehensive care for all your mental health needs. Our treatment programs blend the use of traditional and holistic therapies to provide you with whole-person care.
In a mental health treatment center, the day-to-day may vary depending upon your diagnoses and personalized treatment plan, but it will often consist of some combination of individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, psychiatry services, and more. AMFM Mental Health Treatment combines holistic and evidence-based mental health services in order to help each person overcome their particular obstacles and mental health conditions for greater overall well-being.
Group therapy sessions can be used to help provide structured times to help you understand that you are not alone in your struggles, offering peer support, and the reminder that others are also walking through these challenges. At the same time, groups provide guidance from qualified mental health professionals, with suggestions and communication from psychologists with specialized backgrounds. These groups can span a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to art therapy, somatic therapy, and narrative therapy.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that’s focused on restructuring and reprogramming maladaptive and negative thought processes. Psychologists are trained to help adults and young adults change their cognitive and emotional processes in order to outgrow maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is most commonly referred to as “talk therapy,” and is designed to help process emotions. Qualified professionals offer psychological therapy to move forward with healthy ways of engaging in interpersonal relationships and alleviating physical and emotional distress.
EMDR Therapy is a renowned method of reprocessing most often used in trauma therapy. By activating the prefrontal cortex through a series of bilateral stimulation, qualified professionals can lead you through traumatic experiences, helping you to alleviate the distress symptomized by trauma.
AMFM Mental Health Treatment offers family therapy through virtual family support groups that provide a dedicated time for families to engage in supportive and constructive interactions, fostering stronger relationships, and enhancing the overall treatment experience. Recovery takes a village, and it’s often helpful for family members to be involved in behavioral growth.
AMFM Mental Health Treatment has extensive experience treating a variety of mental health conditions–through evidence-based therapies, support groups, mental health resources and more–including but not limited to the following:
Recovery can feel isolating; mental health programming can provide treatment options and mental health benefits to help you or your loved one as you move forward.
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Trivedi G, Sharma K, Saboo B, Kathirvel S, Konat A, Zapadia V, Prajapati PJ, Benani U, Patel K, Shah S. Humming (Simple Bhramari Pranayama) as a Stress Buster: A Holter-Based Study to Analyze Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Parameters During Bhramari, Physical Activity, Emotional Stress, and Sleep. Cureus. 2023 Apr 13;15(4):e37527. doi: 10.7759/cureus.37527. PMID: 37193427; PMCID: PMC10182780.
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