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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 | 3138 |
89% |
| Asthma | 324 |
88% |
| Panic Attacks | 42 |
98% |
| Stress Management | 22 |
100% |
| Depression | 12 |
92% |
Overall, 89% (3643
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Play flute, ride bike - expanded lung capacity tremendously. This caused problems with treatment because my peak flow meter is so high, when I am down 50% in breathing, I am at normal for my age and being female - LOL. I won't stop though.
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Works well. Still do them when I can remember.l
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meditation and breathing
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yES
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I've taught myself breathing exercises to help me when i'm really anxious, this can be quite effective sometimes.
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I combine breathing with positive thinking. I take deep breathes through the nose and exhale out the mouth. breathing in and out from the belly and not the chest.
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i have a piece of paper with breathing techniques that i carry around with me just in case i start freaking out.
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When I have I panic attack it sometimes helps.
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Helps me relax when the anxiety gets too intense.
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Yoga helps weekly, and teaches me how to breathe during my panic times
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