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Breathing for relaxation

OutwardBoundBob
over 4 years ago

Just a quick one - does anyone else find when anxiety is overwhelming that deep breathing exercises make things worse? I find myself struggling for air as I’m more conscious on how I should be breathing. It gets to the point of hyperventilating. Does anyone have any suggestions or similar experiences?

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  • over 4 years ago

    in short yes, i initially found it a struggle as well, but u will get better at them.

    some youtube video and apps were also too fast for me. They are created by very fit and experienced "breathers" so they are better at it than us no newbies :). 

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  • over 4 years ago

    in short yes, i initially found it a struggle as well, but u will get better at them.

    some youtube video and apps were also too fast for me. They are created by very fit and experienced "breathers" so they are better at it than us no newbies :). 

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