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Posted by FredPotter on March 4, 2003, at 14:38:50
Does anyone find diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation techniques really useful for anxiety? I find, though they may make me feel more relaxed at the time, all the horror comes rushing back as soon as I stop
Posted by Dinah on March 4, 2003, at 16:39:01
In reply to Inhale - 1 - 2 - hold, posted by FredPotter on March 4, 2003, at 14:38:50
It helps, at least short term. And sometimes that gives you a few moments to assess the situation and talk yourself out of your anxiety. Also it can stop a cycle of anxiety/hyperventilation/more anxiety.
Other times the benefits are, as you noted, very short term.
Posted by IsoM on March 4, 2003, at 18:34:29
In reply to Inhale - 1 - 2 - hold, posted by FredPotter on March 4, 2003, at 14:38:50
I never thought of it before, but when I sing, I breathe using my diaphragm. Maybe that's part of the reason I find singing so therapeutical? Or maybe it's a combination? Whatever it is, I find a remarkable difference.
Whenever I have the house or car alone, I sing. If I'm feeling very low, then I can't just force it, but any time I sing for long (& I really belt it out), I feel wonderfully relaxed yet energised too. Who knows? Seriously, maybe try singing. It doesn't matter how good you sing either.
Can you tell I'm a big fan of singing therapy? But there may be something to filling our lungs fully with diaphragmatic breathing. Have you tried it when you lie in bed before drifting off to sleep? Would it help you long term maybe?
Posted by noa on March 4, 2003, at 21:34:48
In reply to Re: Inhale - 1 - 2 - hold » FredPotter, posted by IsoM on March 4, 2003, at 18:34:29
Fred, I have also heard and read that the breathing/relaxation approach only works as a system if practiced regularly. In other words, calling upon it to work in an anxiety provoking situation or when your anxiety escalates, can provide the short term help, but for longer term effect, it only works if you make practicing the skill part of your routine several times a day, tense or not.
Posted by KrissyP on March 9, 2003, at 0:35:51
In reply to Inhale - 1 - 2 - hold, posted by FredPotter on March 4, 2003, at 14:38:50
Hi, I usually post on Psycho-Babble but an starting here too. YES! I find that diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation techniques really useful for my anxiety.
BUT< yes when we are at this state, I believe, that we may not be used to the "calm" of this technique and therefore get the horror coming rushing back.
Hang in there!
Kristen:-)
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