Breathing Exercises
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I went to see a psychologist yesterday and although I thouhg I was seeing a doctor, I'm glad I did some talk therapy. She suggested some breathing exercises which I have been doing. They seem to help but I start work in a few weeks and I'm afraid of how to do my breathing exercises during the work day.
?You see, I'm a special education teacher and the job is stressful at times. New students; demanding parents; meetings, etc. I just want to make sure that I can successfully do breathing exercises while working.
Any input would be helpful.
?Thanks to you all who are listening and responding. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have this forum to share my thoughts. You are all a blessing to me.
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Well you can do breathing excercises without anyone knowing. Being careful to inhale gently through the nose, making sure your tummy rises and that your lungs don't expand then letting your breath out slowly and for as long as you can to expel air from your body. If you practise in bed at night, lol, if there's nothing more fun going on that is, place your hands on your tummy and start the process and you'll like as not drift off to sleep.
If you get into the habit og good breathing as opposed to bad breathing in the fullness of time it will come naturally
Failing that, a quick slap round the head for new students/ parents that make your teeth clench. Either or both, it matters not Guaranteed to work every time , lol
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Thanks for the advice - slapping is good too. I do find the breathing very calming. Focused on breathing as my tummy rises.
?I'll keep practicing - thanks!!
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Lol. I try to think of happy thoughts but will try the "naked" thing. Thanks!!
cia42277 helen20833
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Okay, i am now going to imagine you naked. .......
The picture has just broken my imagination!!!!
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Since you are working with special needs kids, can you incorporate your breathing techniques into a, let's do this together thing? It would nelp everybody. Think this through, maybe even telling your students you are all having a breathing break. Open talks on breathing...this could go in a very positive direction. Some students may have a new tool to use.
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Paper_fairy cia42277
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This is a brilliant idea. Going to tell friend ( suffers anxiety too) who teaches special needs children and adults.
Ive noticed you often give very good advice, the anxiety forum is lucky to have you.❤️
Gratitude to you ❤️
cia42277 Paper_fairy
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Thanks Paper fairy. It just seemed to me that special needs people need a lot of what people with anxiety need....a match made in heaven, so to speak.