Everyone always tells me I should meditate because of my anxiety disorder. I have trouble meditating because part of my anxiety is when I focus on breathing, I start to hyperfocus and it makes me feel like I need to breathe manually. This makes my breathing feel really shallow, thus triggering a panic attack. I’m not sure if anyone else shares this dreadful anxiety symptom with me.

Also, I struggle with clearing my head. My thoughts have total control over me and they race around my head any time I’m not distracted by something.

Anyone have any tips for this?