Get a Handle on Anxiety With These Breathing Techniques

When you’re angry, what do you think about? Do you think about the injustice that you’re suffering, or the person who caused you pain, or the event that just happened? The answer is: Probably, you think about all of that. But what you might not think about that’s affecting you the most is your breathing. If you get anxious or mad or sad, your breathing changes—it’s a biological response to the stress that’s happening. But that loss of control over your breath can make you feel even worse—and can make it seem as if you won’t be able to wrest control over your emotions.

Luckily, there are some simple exercises that you can do to help you regulate your breathing and begin to feel better. Most focus on using a body part—your diaphragm, for example, or even your nostrils—to set a regular breathing pattern. This graphic gives you some tips.

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