Breathing Exercises That Calm Your Anxiety
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Box breathing is a deep breathing technique that can help manage anxiety by regulating the autonomic nervous system.
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It involves inhaling for a specific count, holding the breath, exhaling, and holding the breath out for the same count, creating a "box" shape with the breath.
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Another technique is the 4-7-8 breathing. It is a relaxation method that can help reduce anxiety.
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It involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding for 7, and exhaling for 8. It helps regulate the body's stress response.
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Belly breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, can be a helpful technique for managing anxiety.
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It involves focusing on deep, slow breaths that expand the belly rather than the chest, potentially reducing symptoms of anxiety.
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The pursed-lip breathing involves inhaling deeply through the nose and exhaling slowly through pursed lips, as if blowing out a candle.
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Resonance breathing involves synchronising breath with a specific rhythm, typically around 5-7 breaths per minute, which can help regulate nervous system and lower stress levels.
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