The first thing you would do is 4-7-8 breathing. It is done like this: for 4 seconds, take a deep inhale through your nose. Then hold that breath for 7 seconds. Exhale through pursed lips for 8 seconds. Repeat that three times. It's really important that you focus on the counting during this process. Don't just inhale and exhale for roughly 4 and 7 seconds. Really count.
You are doing three things:
You are taking control of your situationYou are giving your body much needed oxygenBy focusing on the counting, you are diverting your mind's attention away from the thing that is causing you anxiety.
You can do this often throughout the day but in the beginning, you should repeat this for no more than 3 or 4 sets at a time.
Answered2018-02-01 14:48:23
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