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Take A Deep Breath

6/18/2015

 
Deep Breathing

 What is deep breathing?

Deep breathing is a helpful technique for dealing with stress, tension, anxiety, and anger. It can be done practically anywhere. It is also called diaphragmatic breathing. It helps in several ways:

  • It helps you to relax. Deep breathing alone can be enough to relax you, without the need for listening to tapes or meditating.
  • It takes your mind off what is bothering you. If you concentrate very hard on your breathing, you will be thinking less about other things. Any time you notice your attention turning to stressful thoughts, simply shift your attention back to your breathing.
  • It helps with the physical symptoms of anxiety. When you become anxious or stressed you are likely to take shallow, rapid breaths or even hyperventilate. This can result in dizziness, blurred vision, a feeling of pins and needles in your skin, and chest pain. Slow deep breathing can help to relieve such symptoms quickly.
How do I do this exercise?

  • This can be done anywhere or if you find a quiet place to reduce distraction is an added benefit.
  • You may want to sit in a comfortable chair or lie on the floor with a pillow under the small of your back.
  • Breathe in slowly and deeply, pushing your stomach out as you breathe in.
  • Say the word "relax" silently as you exhale. Picture the stress and tension you are feeling begin to leave as you breathe out.
  • Exhale slowly, letting your stomach come in.
Repeat: 10 times. You will notice how much more relaxed you feel after a few minutes of controlled breathing.

Practice this exercise throughout your day to help control your stress.

 ** Source unknown. Found this in an old file cabinet.

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    Jean

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