What happens: Meditation strengthens brain regions involved in emotional regulation (like the anterior cingulate cortex and insula) and reduces the intensity of fear and stress responses from the amygdala.
Why it matters: You don’t stop feeling emotions, but you respond to them more calmly. Anxiety, anger, and sadness feel less overwhelming. Research shows meditators have fewer symptoms of anxiety disorders and depression.
Simple takeaway: Meditation doesn’t erase difficult feelings—it gives you more space to choose how you respond to them.
(Disclaimer: This story is not for professional medical advice and does not substitute medical advice.)