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.
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TravisW Tip
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I've been going to therapy for general anxiety disorder and the main thing we have focused on are breathing techniques. Specifically learning to breathe from our abdomen and not just our chest. Taking deep breaths into your stomach can have a tremendously calming affect. But if a person isn't able to focus directly on that and continues to worry, it won't be very helpful. In my case, I've learned to meditate and put a lot of effort into getting as much sleep at night as possible. Learning to shut everything off and escape the daily rigors is important too. If the last thing you do at night is put your phone down and the first thing you do in the morning is pick it up, then that can be problematic.
Tip TravisW
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Yes. Tummy breathing is very important. I take meds for night time sleep. It's waking up in morning that I have to learn to take a moment to do my breathing. It seems like all I do throughout the day is deep breathing but if that's what I need to do, I'll do it.
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Olaf Tip
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Im not sure if this helps because i am really bad with breathing techniques, it is hard when people say to me "deep breaths" or "in through the nose out through the mouth" it is really the least of my worries when my anxiety really kicks in. But i got taught take breaths in and count how long you breath in for. And count a few seconds and then release it but make sure it takes the same amount of time you inhaled for. Im not sure if it is a good method or not.
TravisW Olaf
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It's mostly a calming method, not really a permanent solution. I think it gives a person the chance to stop in the moment and get a grip on themselves.
Tip Olaf
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I don't always count in as I should but I do remember to to breathe in and exhale slowly and deliberately.
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