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.
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