Skip to main content

Anxiety Breathing Exercise - Use Deep Belly Breathing to Calm Down and Relax Yourself

Anxiety breathing techniques are a wonderful way to calm yourself down and help you overcome your anxiety. Controlling your breathing in such a way that you don't get excited is one of the most effective anxiety management techniques. The process of deep breathing has a calming effect on the body and mind and also allows you to relax. Learning how to breathe properly can change your life, and I will share a simple yet powerful anxiety breathing exercise that anyone can do at home.

anxiety breathing exercise

The anxiety breathing exercise I'm going to show you is very similar to the breathing exercises used to treat many disorders. It simply uses controlled breaths from the diaphragm rather than the stomach. You want to create a feeling of comfortable and contentment rather than being worried or anxious. Think of this as an exercise that improves your self-esteem.

To start this anxiety breathing exercise, close your eyes and try to focus on your breathing as if you are simply trying to calm down. Breathe deeply through your nose, and feel your diaphragm moves back slowly into your chest cavity. When you inhale, make sure to push all your air out of your lungs. When you exhale push even more air into your lungs. This is a basic technique for nose breathing and can be found in my book, How To Calm Down Your Anxiety Attacks.

Now repeat this exercise with your left nostril. Instead of breathing from your right nostril, breathe from your left nostril. Try to focus on each breath coming in and going out. Focus on the feeling of tension that you have a building in your body, and how it is making you feel anxious. While focusing on the feelings of tension and anxiety in your body, picture a ball of stress rising up in your chest cavity.

You can use your inhalation and exhalation breathing techniques when you are starting to become anxious. This helps you learn to regulate yourself when you feel out of control. You can use this technique before you start becoming anxious to help you relax a little. As you become more comfortable with your breathing, you can then start using it when you are anxious. The more you practice using this breathing technique the more relaxed and calm you will become.

If you want to learn more about deep belly breathing, you may want to visit my website below. In my next article, we will look at some anxiety breathing techniques that you can use when you feel anxious. You can also use deep belly breathing when you are sitting, walking, or doing any other activity that doesn't require moving around. You will feel a deep sense of comfort and relaxation as your body relaxes from these activities.

As you work on becoming calm and relaxed, remember that it is okay to take a few deep breaths when you feel anxious. Just make sure that you use anxiety breathing techniques when you feel anxious to calm yourself down. You should always start out slow and only deep breathe for a few seconds when you start to feel anxious. This can give you the opportunity to catch your breath before your heart rate gets out of control.

If you find that you have any problems using your deep breathing technique, there are other anxiety management methods that you can use as well. One of those methods is to read, especially if you can find a good book about relaxation and stress relief. Another thing you can do is get a massage to help relax your muscles and ease the tension in your body. These things may seem like they aren't natural remedies, but they are effective methods of relaxation and calming down your body. Try them out for a few weeks and see what works best for you.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Testing for Depression

  As a child of the eighties, I remember my parents' excitement over the idea of testing for depression in adults. The thought of taking a pill every day to "make me feel good," was a far more attractive option than the prescription drugs my parents were taking. I grew up with parents who could never imagine themselves as adults. In my mind, their adult emotions had to be somehow "determined" by some mental process that could never be completely understood by the average person. So they put aside their qualms about the use of psychiatric medications, and enjoyed the benefits of their choice. Today, I am an adult who have had "the experience" of having "depressed feelings," but not necessarily experienced the debilitating episodes of depression that my parents' generation did. Today, I have learned how to "cope." Through a course of prescribed medication and therapy, I have discovered how to treat depression, and I no longer take...
Post a Comment
Read more

Dealing With Panic Attacks in Dogs

Anxiety is often one of the most prevalent causes of panic attacks in dogs. In fact, it is the number one cause. Moreover, dog panic disorder generally occurs in nervous dogs. However, nervous dogs may not be able to convey with humans effectively or owners simply turn a deaf ear to this condition in pets. There are several possible causes of these anxiety disorders in pets. One of the primary causes is the fear of potentially suffering from a panic attack. Many anxious dogs may exhibit specific behavioral symptoms such as whimpering, barking, pacing, sniffling, and staring at things that may be potentially harmful. It's common that these types of behaviors are caused by the fear of experiencing a panic attack. The behaviors are typically abnormal, and owners may think their pets are suffering from some kind of phobia. In many cases, these symptoms are mistaken for the typical symptoms of anxiety. However, there is another potential cause. Some dogs who experience anxiety have a fo...
Post a Comment
Read more

Panic Attacks Symptoms - How to Recognize Them

  Panic attacks are very frightening and can even result in death if not properly treated. In this article we will look at the symptoms of panic attacks. Then, we will look at how you can begin to treat your panic attacks. Finally, we will look at some important tips that can help you get rid of your panic attacks. Most of the symptoms of panic attacks occur within ten minutes of beginning the panic episode. At first, the most severe parts of panic attacks usually last only for about ten minutes. But some individuals have longer attacks, lasting up to half an hour. During the initial part of a panic episode, a sufferer may not be capable to function normally in many situations. The letdown following a panic episode can be very exhausting. Some of the most common symptoms of panic attacks are palpitations, dizziness, difficulty breathing, lightheadedness, sweating, nausea, shakiness, and a constant feeling of dread. These symptoms often occur along with other symptoms of anxiety, su...
Post a Comment
Read more

Depression Poetry - A Look At Two Transgressors Who Changed Their Paths

For many, depression poetry is a form of self-expression that challenges you to view yourself differently. The poems are often short and to the point. This is why they are often referred to as "dying" poems. They act as a guide for those who are feeling down and out to find the strength to continue on with their lives. What exactly is depression poetry? This type of poetry helps depression suffers discover the things that they love to do and have in their life. These can be things like music, art or exercise. Depression is often defined by a lack of interest in the things that once caused happiness. These poems challenge those who feel hopeless to keep going. They might have previously thought their life had no purpose but reading inspirational quotes and poems can help change that. Many forms of poetry are good for depression because they tend to be about something that everyone else either enjoys or is at least familiar with. By creating your own depression poetry, you can ...
Post a Comment
Read more