Patrick Martin

The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast

Patrick Martin

  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Calming Anxiety

Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Calming Anxiety

Saturday 14th August 2021

Patrick Martin discusses progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises to help calm anxiety in The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast.
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Ease Anxiety with Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Patrick Martin's Guide

Progressive muscle relaxation helps break this cycle by reducing muscle tension and general mental anxiety.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? Patrick Martin, the insightful host of The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast, has a technique that might just be your new best friend. In this episode, he dives into the world of progressive muscle relaxation, a method designed to help you calm those frazzled nerves. Patrick explains how this technique works by making you aware of tension in different muscle groups and then guiding you to relax them one by one.
It's like giving your muscles a mini-vacation from stress! And when you pair this with deep breathing exercises, the results can be even more powerful. You'll learn to tell the difference between feeling anxious and truly relaxed, which is a game-changer for managing stress. Patrick also shares some practical tips on how to make this a daily habit and highlights important safety considerations.
Whether you're new to anxiety management or looking for a fresh approach, this episode offers valuable insights that are easy to apply. Tune in and start your journey towards a calmer, more peaceful you.