![]() Some people find 4-7-8 breathing particularly effective. “When we draw our attention to our breathing and really focus on it, the thoughts that trigger the anxiety start to become more distant, our heart rate slows, and we start to calm,” explains Dawn Straiton, doctor of nursing practice and faculty member of Walden University. It’s also a good idea to focus your thoughts on breathing and nothing else. ![]() It may sound basic, but basic is great when managing anxiety symptoms.īreathing deeply and slowly is key to experiencing the full benefits of it. One of the best things you can do when you start to feel that familiar panicky feeling is to breathe. It’s a good idea to learn to recognize the first signs of anxiety and get to work right away before experiencing an episode. When you feel anxiety kick in like this, it’s time to calm yourself down. Your body tenses, your breathing quickens, and you can hear your heartbeat pounding in your ears. ![]() Something sets you off, and before long, you feel stuck in an endless loop of intrusive thoughts, pondering every possible thing that could go wrong. ![]()
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