Reddit reviews The Buddha Walks into a Bar...: A Guide to Life for a New Generation

There a few meditation suggestions already and second those suggestions. I identify completely with what you described, and my quality of life was starting to suffer because of the side effects. Mindfulness and meditation is helping me get control of my thoughts and live in the "now". This is the book I started with ( http://www.amazon.com/The-Buddha-Walks-into-Bar/dp/1590309375 ).

IMHO, forget "articulate, accurate synopsis" and get a very realistic, real-world, human understanding of Buddhism. The Buddha Walks into a Bar...: A Guide to Life for a New Generation! has been a huge help for me. It's a very down-to-earth book that explains things for ley people, even novices like me. (< 1 year practicing Buddhism)

I'm not a teenager but I am a college student. Early 20's. I have learned a great deal from this book Really goes into some Buddhist practices and everyday life. Deals with issues like parties, drinking, money and women. Really practical for a beginner in an ever changing world. I found it really helpful in tough "college" situations. I also want to put out there that Buddhism isn't a religion but a way of life. Explore the world and live your life while being mindful! Good luck.

I think this may be what you're looking for.

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I have this problem for sure. I started getting singing lessons back in October and that helped some, but ultimately my biggest improvements have been as of late. I do meditate everyday for 20 minutes, and I can see improvements in my ability to relax. Also, this post helped me a ton, particularly the part about essentially imagining you are inhaling while you sing. That has helped me more than anything. It opens up everything and my voice has finally felt free because of that. So give it a shot and start meditating, I'd say. The Buddha Walks into a Bar is a good way to start with the meditation stuff. Good luck!