Why does taking deep breaths help ease stress and anxiety?
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Anything that takes your mind off of whatever’s frightening you will help.
While you’re thinking about your breathing, you’re not thinking so much about that other thing, whatever it is.
There is even a technique that some therapists use when a person is having a panic attack: “Name five things you see in this room.” Just taking the time to say: “Chair. Table. Lamp. Picture. Book.” will sometimes be enough to help you get control of yourself. If not, they’ll ask you to name five more things.
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