Calm down: A breathing technique that helps in stressful situations

Because of fear, we simply forget to exhale air, which then collects in the upper part of the respiratory system and interferes with normal breathing
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In stressful situations, which we don't lack these days, we can easily panic. This uncontrollable feeling of fear is accompanied by various physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea and many others.

The quickest and easiest way to calm panic is by breathing.

Namely, physical symptoms are often the result of the fact that due to fear we simply forget to exhale air, which then collects in the upper part of the respiratory system and interferes with normal breathing.

There is a simple technique that can help you regulate your breathing, return it to normal and calm down in a stressful situation.

  • Count to five at a slow pace while inhaling deeply.
  • When you count to five, hold your breath and count to four.
  • Then slowly exhale through your nose and count to five.

This technique is used to calm down during panic and anxiety attacks, but it will help you in all situations where you feel a lot of tension and stress.

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