Anxiety and Panic Attacks In Emphysema ... - Mind Publications
Anxiety and Panic Attacks In Emphysema ... - Mind Publications
Anxiety and Panic Attacks In Emphysema ... - Mind Publications
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Signs of regular <strong>and</strong> relaxed breathing<br />
The following tend to relax the body <strong>and</strong> the mind<br />
• Neck <strong>and</strong> shoulders relaxed<br />
• Belly breathing<br />
• Slow breathing<br />
• Smooth <strong>and</strong> rhythmical breathing<br />
• Quiet breathing<br />
• No long pauses between breaths<br />
• Exhalation is equal or longer than inhalation.<br />
Helpful Tips<br />
• Practice relaxed breathing several times a day for a few<br />
minutes at a time<br />
• Schedule several one minute “relaxed breathing moment”<br />
during the day, when you quickly relax, focus on your belly<br />
or forehead <strong>and</strong> trigger relaxed breathing<br />
• Learn physical <strong>and</strong> mental relaxation technique from the<br />
chapter “Physical <strong>and</strong> Mental Relaxation which would also<br />
facilitate relaxed breathing