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Deep breathing is the act of breathing deep into your lungs by flexing your diaphragm rather than breathing shallowly by flexing your rib cage. This breathing is marked by expansion of the stomach (abdomen) rather than the chest when breathing. It is generally considered a healthier and fuller way to ingest oxygen, and... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Anxiety
1911
89%
Asthma
238
87%
Panic Attacks
33
97%
Stress Management
21
100%
Depression
9
89%
Overall, 89% (2289 Members) find Breathing Exercises helpful

Breathing Exercises Reviews

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Deep breathing reminders are very helpful.
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very useful, once i realised i shouldn't try to control everything.
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Worked great, just stopped doing them and it came back as bad as before.
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These are extremely helpful when going out. i stil do them when i go out somewhere and it gives me almost instant relief from the anxiety symtoms as they start coming.
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works
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It helped me alot actually.
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yes it helps when I remember to do it
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help me calm down.
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I just started doing this. I'd like to get in the habit of this and make it innate.
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Same as the breathwork. Works pretty well.
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If I plug one side of my nose and breathe through the other and then switch, it keeps me from hyperventilating.
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works everytime!
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works to an extent to stop particular panic attacks when you feel one coming on... doesnt do much for general anxiety though
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didn't work
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Very helpful as long as I am consistent and do it daily.
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