My Story (2/2) ~ Using meditation to deal with panic attacks, stress & anxiety

In this short video, Tibetan Buddhist meditation master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche explains how he used the practice of meditation to transform the way he dealt with the crippling panic attacks and anxiety experienced as a child. He also shows how this approach can be used with any painful feeling or emotion. In another video teaching, "My Story ~ Mingyur Rinpoche talks about his childhood experience with panic attacks and anxiety," he describes his childhood experiences with panic and anxiety.
This video includes subtitles in Italian and Spanish.
These clips are drawn from the teachings presented in the Joy of Living meditation workshops, which are offered at Tergar Meditation Centers and Groups around the world. To take a free, self-guided intro to meditation course, visit learning.tergar.... Or, for more information about Mingyur Rinpoche and his teachings, please visit www.tergar.org, where you will find information about events and retreats, and also a free online intro to meditation course. Enjoy!

[@elonaalciauskaite9377]

My anxiety goes away only by listening to him

[@drsr4560]

Elona Alčiauskaitė He speaks in such soothing tones. The method he successfully used on himself also works. Empirical research finds that it follows a dose-response curve. That is, the more one meditates, the more benefit one derives. Therefore, one should stick with it, even if or when progress seems to be stalling. BTW, there is an ever-accumulating body of neuroscientific research demonstrating indisputably that meditation actually changes the physical structures of the brain in ways that are beneficial. So, if there are times that you get impatient or frustrated with the pace of progress, take comfort in knowing that literally beneath the surface of your experience, profound rewiring of your brain is taking shape, and all the more with add’l effort on your part! E.G., Check out videos (youtube etc.) by Professor Richard Davidson (researcher at U. Wisconsin) or Dr. Dan Goleman, among many others, on this topic. They also recently wrote or edited a book that summarizes the best quality, extant research on this. It’s called “Altered Traits”.

[@augustolegal]

Dr SR thank you for this info

[@celticeyes8485]

I have suffered with panic disorder for 15 years. 10 years i became agoraphobic and house bound from fear of panic attacks out doors. I became frightened of going out. The last year i faced my fear and started doing exposure therapy and little by little started going out doors and fighting my panic. Thank you for your video i have faith this will help me with my journey 🙏🏻

[@CherylHuse]

Celtic Eyes This is what I feel, what helped you most? Thank you 💛🙏

[@imover9999]

Same here. It's been like 10 - years for me about, and like 5ish years agoraphobic. Looking for solution to cure my eating disorder phobia quickly. I think this method seems quite good. It seems to follow the same mindset as Claire Weeks in the way that you just let it pass and observe basically. Floating I think she calls it. Have you had any luck breaking free?

[@Moesie]

Fam 15 years??

[@kregg123]

@@imover9999 I had same problem TM meditation helped me the most

[@TheToneBender]

I googled what agoraphobia was and realised I kind of have that too. Guess I'll start doing exposure therapy too now :-P

[@RinchenSherab66]

Samatha, Compassion and Vipassana

[@frusciante2811]

Yes it works for me. And i think it works for everyone. Fear will dissapear. Just keep going.

[@lhagz101]

This is great, a follower of buddha. Buddha sacrifised his throne just to find solutions for us like this. I just wanna thank u Lama Mingyur La.

[@serbanescusimona]

He is so positive and yet profound! I really enjoyed listening to him.

[@briandressel1344]

Simona Serbanescu me too. He helped me a lot

[@JuliaFitzgerald]

Fear of panics is EXACTLY what I'm going through, and have been trying to cope with since my mom passed away last September.

[@omyadav2655]

Julia Fitzgerald are u fine now

[@aquietsky]

My father passed away this September and I'm exactly in the same position as you. I had never experienced a panic or anxiety attack before and now it's there with me all the time.

[@n-sr71]

Hi Julia, like Rinpoche said in this video - use the panic as an object of meditation. Don't run away from it, sit with it once. I know it takes courage but think to yourself at that moment, having gone through so many of them did anything ever happen to you? You have evidence that it's a false alarm, and just endure it (try to remember someone who gives you real strength, like maybe your mother or father). And sit on the ground, as close as possible to mother Earth. I wish you good luck!

[@amrishlp]

Awareness is the Key... just be aware don't follow it n if it comes watch it as a Guest.

[@CherylHuse]

It is ruling my life right now and I’m getting horrible physical symptoms and I’m unable to drive, leave my house or work. I’m afraid 😟 thank you for this video! 💛

[@somedudeinatunnel3102]

Thanks for the informative video. I just meditated for 30 minutes, followed by watching part 1 & 2 of your video, and I have to say...I feel much better now.

[@kevin71127]

I am almost certain that meditation can cure almost any anxiety disorder.

[@kregg123]

Especially TM meditation

[@pumpkinmomma155]

Im really glad I found your videos. I have bad panic attacks. Two days ago I had one so bad that my friend had to come over and take care of my baby for me, I was curled up on the couch freaking out convinced that I was dying, I can't deal with panic attacks like that anymore. Thank you for making these videos

[@kregg123]

I have had them severe also call the Medics many times in the last eleven months TM meditation works wonders for me it's still does

[@x-StarTech-x]

I have been where you are, please trust that it does get better with time and meditation, I am not fully recovered yet but my journey continues and I can now look forward which is more than what I could do before.... Peace be with you x

[@zimbobwheysan]

I love this guy, all our scientific information doesn't solve our problems, and I struggle with religion, he cuts through problems like a knife.

[@xenostim]

Wow Fear of Panic is how my klonopin habit continued. Along with becoming less tolerant of anxiety as I got used to having an escape route. Been clean from that and some subsequent addictions since, but still dealing with the same thing with my cannabis use. Right now I'm just trying to strengthen my spiritual practice until I have enough tools and strength to completely stamp it out.

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

Sorry I don’t understand, how do you make friends with a panic attack? This video needs a part 3.

[@commentlittle5204]

Found his books much clearer and very helpful x

[@ellenandmoon]

Comment Little Which one do you recommend? I'm totally new to meditation...

[@JanTijmes]

You are awesome. we need more people like you sharing truth for us all.

[@MakeMarcAMillion]

I love this guy! He's so honest and funny. Has anyone been able to cure using his methods? I'm willing to try anything.

[@ravenisabell9794]

Thank you so much for your shared wisdom ❤️ I am greatly appreciative.

[@petersampson5202]

God bless you. You soothed my spirit a little.

[@ashwiniparmar4907]

Thank you for sharing your story, Rinpoche. :) and thank you for the wise words. 💛

[@tenzinrigchoe6425]

Rimpoche lak thank you so much for your wisdom.

[@luisprado8438]

Thank you so much! this is the kind of things that you can only describe if you have lived them

[@commentlittle5204]

The books I read are 'The Joy of Living' and 'Joyful Wisdom'

[@drsr4560]

Comment Little Thanks!

[@cad3nce]

This video is so good. His methods really do work.

[@evolve101]

I had much of it in my youth, but it went away later on. I sometimes get it still, but it don't bother me that much. It's just a normal part of life sometimes. Nothing to be afraid of. I read a book on it, and it went away... Self help book. Meditation is good also. ;) The best way is to not even care about if, and just forget about it.

[@tinrudezvendramin595]

which book?

[@evolve101]

no name Hi. Uhm.. Long time ago now. But lucinda baset was her name i think.. Try Google lucinda baset, and or free from anxiety or similar, and you will find it. Best of luck. Peace out ;)

[@PeterOzanne]

"Making friends" with the risings sounds fine - a bit like Rumi inviting all the negative thoughts in, like old friends on a visit, but beginners like me may need a little more guidance on how to direct our attention. I had a scary night once - and may have again - where I got through by realising that the observer is not the "negative" or even "positive" stuff that is seen. This needs maybe more guidance ( I only found a way through by using teachings I had heard) , and I haven't enough experience or authority, so if you need more, listen to some good teachers.

[@vesorex]

Too bad he didn't teach a technique of some sort on how to actually apply this. Can you make a video about that as well Mingyur Rinpoche? :)

[@Blockkshot]

Mindfulness meditation

[@alonsovg08]

Thank you for sharing this

[@MakeMarcAMillion]

thank you, i'll keep trying.

[@annapolak9410]

🙏🏻 Thank you

[@heatherskye2352]

Good one Rinpoche la:) Love your storytelling and teachings!

[@MsBabygirl1743]

Wow I have to try this

[@HKDAOIST]

Thank you for this- it's wonderful. (& I'm putting it into my 'yes' box!) ♥

[@luckykaushik2473]

I keep understanding myself that why ihave panic , and i realise it was useless now i dont have any panics.

[@Maorawrath]

Thank you

[@smashygadge1]

great talk thank you

[@PeterOzanne]

In reply to the objection put by "Peak Planet": to say Mingyur Rinpoche is being "duplicitous" is clearly based on an erroneous perception. Of course he knows perfectly well that we cannot "avoid the battle", and Rinpoche is clearly NOT suggesting that. PP says MR admits he was "powerless against his own PA's" . No he wasn't! Though "power" is a misleading word here, because MR found he could learn to ride the situation by steadfastly observing in a non-grasping way. One can develop trust and confidence like this, although one should not expect a smooth (or bumpy!) ride.

[@montserozastorrejon8246]

Gracias 🙏

[@ascapola]

Great video, but does anyone catch the third meditation, I got Calm abiding & Loving kindness and compassion, but couldn't catch the third

[@lauratorchio1541]

Vipassana

[@finnibertlunchiken7792]

It is funny that a buddhist monk had better camera quality and production for youtube videos back in 2011.

[@ismokebongandplaycod]

i am sorry i watched the end of the video several times and did not understand how to make friends with my panic and how to include them into meditation you say i can not tell the panic "hey we are friends now" but how do i make friends with it?

[@arancienne]

Calm yourself down, have patience, and watch the whole video, and you'll get "the point".

[@PilotExtreme]

Awesome. Very funny! Namaste, thanks for sharing. :)

[@carlavela7106]

Gracias ♡♡♡♡

[@AMOATIFA]

Thank you.

[@Maorawrath]

What was the third meditation he mentioned after love, kindness and compasssion?

[@velikaaaw]

Vipassana :)

[@TheCanon66]

What's the technique??

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

Yeah I have the same question, how do you make friends with a panic attack?

[@kristopherdonnelly5885]

Samatha, Compassion and Vipassana But beside these it has a lot to do with changing your perspective toward it, he gave an outline of the sort of perspective that is useful but there was no thorough technique prescribed necessarily. It's probably very complicated and individualized.

[@Blockkshot]

Mindfulness meditation

[@solsinclair1909]

In the moment, you have to try and cut through the illusory fear your mind projects - not fight it, but understand what and why it is - and use that anchor to embrace the moment, temper and soften your thoughts, and fully experience the bodily sensations with the understanding of what it is, why it is happening, and that the only thing that can actually hurt you in that moment is believing how you feel and rising to it.

[@luzklarmann]

Hi Yongey!, can you share with me a link of a meditation that I can do in order to prevent pannic attacks? . I´ve had two this weekend and I´m a little affraid at night. thanks

[@DorivalAfonsoCardoso]

não é o cantor Dudu Nobre ?

[@Dutchandstuff]

Vipassana meditation

[@bodhicharyakent2502]

Vipassana :)

[@samvinetz]

this is good, i wonder if this can be used with my bipolar type 2 and schizoaffective disorder.

[@drsr4560]

Sam V. It-that is, Mindfulness Meditation or Vipassana (Insight) Meditation-can be used with every malady, mental or physical. Sam Harris calls it the “universal solvent” for human suffering. It both, overlaps and dovetails with, the cutting-edge methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Which is why it is now being adapted for, and combined with, CBT by clinical researchers and clinicians. E.G., MBCT; ACT. However, what I just learned from this video is that he also successfully applied Loving-Kindness (Metta) / Compassion Meditation to his panic attacks. He also mentioned Samatha (Calming) Meditation, so I’m going to watch his video(s) on how to do that. Usually though, Mindfulness/Vipassana Meditation covers this-or that’s the impression given. I’m still trying to discern how “Concentration Meditation “ actually differs much from the former. For the record, I’m a clinical psychologist well-trained in CBT, but now immersing myself-including experientially-in Eastern philosophies & methods, to supplement or perhaps even go beyond CBT in my efforts to pragmatically, palpably help people face life’s challenges. If anyone knows some bonafied Samatha meditation methods other than zazen or Vipassana/Mindfulness or mantra, I’d love to find out ...

[@dhanushkachathundara2880]

This is not PANIC attacks he(hamuduruwo in sinhala) is talking about.. just anxiety attacks.. its impossible to gather yourself in a chamber and do meditate. at least you cannot be in one place with extreme panic period..

[@mrRTvids]

+Dhanushka Chathundara Probably every person has a little bit different experience. For me there is this underlying feeling of anxiety 24/7. Maybe you could try to get a panic attack while meditating and then try to watch it?

[@DTTaTa]

+Dhanushka Chathundara If you are not trained then yes, its extremely defficult. He was.

[@CampingforCool41]

He was having panic attacks, he had to leave the prayer hall, etc. I'm sure he wasn't cured instantly, but he worked on it. His story is similar to mine, though I was never trained in meditation nor did I watch how-to videos, through a hodge podge of experimentation and advice I was able to learn how to- for the most part- accept my panic attacks, and heal faster from them.

[@Spartansoldier217]

I understand what you mean, but I don't think he was advising people to meditate whilst panicking. The way I interpreted it was that he had an epiphany and worked towards stopping his panic attacks in general, not that he had a panic attack and decided to meditate in the middle of it.

[@Spartansoldier217]

I don't doubt that's true for experienced meditators, but OP is right about panic attacks; they are utterly disabling. In my own experience, meditation has primarily been helpful in that it allows me to prevent panic attacks and to control general anxiety before they become problems, not while they're problems.

[@rohonrain2798]

Hi

[@tshultrimchoedon5263]

🙏🙏🙏🌺🌺🌺🌈🌈🌈

[@RODRIGOR300]

This is very similar to Nietzsche´s philosophy.

[@dcfreak23]

RODRIGOR300 that's because Nietzsche was influenced by Buddhism. Google it.

[@tedtdu]

can you make fatal as your friendship

[@archerengelo]

LOL