What happens when you choose meditation instead of medication?After quitting smoking and committing to a healthier life, the author found himself facing intense anxiety, panic attacks, and a nervous system that felt stuck in constant alert. Doctors offered medication as the solution, but something didn't feel right. Rather than masking symptoms, he wanted to understand what his body was going through and find a way to work with it.This book is a personal account of that journey.Drawing from lived experience, nervous system awareness, and the meditation principles inspired by inventor and researcher Itzhak Bentov, Meditation Over Medication explores how gentle breathing, rhythm, and attention can help calm the body and restore balance over time.This is not a promise, a cure, or a replacement for professional care. It is a grounded, honest story about learning to listen to the body instead of fighting it.Inside this book, you'll find: A personal story of anxiety, panic, and recoveryInsight into how the nervous system responds to stress and changeA gentle, Bentov-inspired meditation approachSimple practices you can try without pressure or beliefEncouragement for anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuckWritten in a calm, supportive tone, this book is meant to be read slowly or in one sitting. It is for anyone who feels anxious, disconnected, or unsure where to begin, and is looking for a natural, patient approach to healing.You do not need to believe anything.You only need to listen.