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This works I've just read it in a over 60's magazine..I do it every night..

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christine26761
christine26761

Whether you find it hard to fall asleep, repeatedly wake for your slumber at annoying hours, or toss and turn all night, the “4-7-8” breathing trick will be your godsend. It simply involves breathing in through your nose for four seconds, holding your breath for seven seconds, and exhaling through your mouth for eight seconds. The studied combination of numbers has a chemical-like effect on the brain, and slows one’s heart rate and soothes one to sleep. 

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  • Bee70
    Bee70 christine26761

    Posted

    Morning Christie

    Wow....will give that a try tonight !! biggrin

    • christine26761
      christine26761 Bee70

      Posted

      Good evening Bee,

      great....anything is worth a try......this is the only way I ever get off to sleep...even if I get up for the toilet in the night, I go back to bed and if needed..I just to it again...I was shocked that something soooo easy actually works..better still it's FREE..lol..have a lovely day, it's 6.45pm..after the news..it's DVD time for us...mmm..not soooo exciting is it?......it's been raining on and off today, so a DVD is required..:-) xxxxrolleyes

    • Bee70
      Bee70 christine26761

      Posted

      Well during my CBT I have had breathing was one of the key points.  It's just remembering to do it regularly when trying to sleep and to switch off from the days activities.

      Must remember to get into a routine but agree it can help, just got to master the technique.

      It's a sunny morning here so far in West London. Enjoy your DVD. lol

    • christine26761
      christine26761 Bee70

      Posted

      Glad it sunny where you are...I heard this breathing info years ago from a speech therapist ....just off the cuff....didn't bother much with it..seemed too simple then years later in I was having real difficulties fall to sleep, and I remembered what she told me...so I tried it...wow!!! do it all the time now..guess I got desperate enough to give it a try..knowing how much a good sleep helps Fibro....have a lovely weekend Bee, you may get a sunny one?!?!?! Be blessed..:-) xxx
    • Bee70
      Bee70 christine26761

      Posted

      Will definitely give it a try tonight.  Although I am still full of a cold.  Off to work now so will catch up with you later. Enjoy your evening and hope you have a brighter weekend. lol x
    • christine26761
      christine26761 Bee70

      Posted

      Hiya Bee, do hope your cold is on the mend..also hope the breathing technique worked for you...have a lovely weekend, be blessed..:-) xxx

      beautiful morning. down under..lots of birds singing..it's 22 degrees Celsius..lovely and clear..in for a great weekend....

    • Bee70
      Bee70 christine26761

      Posted

      Hi Christine

      I did try the breathing technique last night and it helped a little but kept getting disturbed with my awful cough throughout the night.  Hopefully one my cold clears up, I will benefit more with my sleep.

      Thanks once again for the advice. biggrin x

    • christine26761
      christine26761 Bee70

      Posted

      Glad you tried it Bee...I get bad bronchial Asthma especially when the season changes...I have to go on a cortisone course, the machine..also 2 different puffers-which I take everyday anyway, but when I'm having an episode I am exactly the same..my coughing is soo loud too it jerks my husband out if his sleep and he has to sleep in another bedroom.lol..so I know what you mean...be blessed...rotten colds..:-) xxxx
  • PiliPalaB4ch
    PiliPalaB4ch christine26761

    Posted

    Morning christine

    I will definitely give this a try tonight, after a very restless night, I am exhausted today! Not such a good day today, even my clothes hurt me today neutral Never mind, the sun is out here, so I will try and wrap up and take the dog for a walk later.

    All the best, hope you have a reasonable day today. Enjoy your DVD biggrin

    • christine26761
      christine26761 PiliPalaB4ch

      Posted

      The DVD was great...morning here now 22degrees Celsius..going to be a lovely weekend..hope your is too, hope the breathing worked well..  have a lovely weekend..be blessed :-) xxx
  • angela06033
    angela06033 christine26761

    Posted

    I agree Christine. I once read a book about overcoming fear, and they advised breathing in for 5secs, hold for 5 exhale for 5. I use this at night, but will try your combination too.  Thanks.
    • christine26761
      christine26761 angela06033

      Posted

      It's morning here, so I really hope your having a great sleep., have a lovely weekend...be blessed :-)xx
  • jeannie300950
    jeannie300950 christine26761

    Posted

    Hi Christine

    I have been using this breathing technique for years.  It is actually a yoga exercise wich I used to practice, it helped me over 40 years ago when I was having my children, as I couldn't use gas and air. My children use it as well when they need to relax.    Keep it up also try it when you feel anxious or worried about something.

     

    • christine26761
      christine26761 jeannie300950

      Posted

      Yes I do the breathing technique whenever I'm a bit anxious too, it's awsome, never new that yoga used it as well ...(actually I've never done yoga). apparently it cuts of the oxygen to the brain, and when you breathe out again through your mouth that just stops and makes you relaxed..my daughter just said to me" do know why you do it..and what it actually does for you" I said..yeah it relaxes me..lol..she told me about the brain...she's a clinical nurse lecturer doing a PhD..mmm terrible whenever we are talking about anything medical...then comes the non understandable medical terns.....grr ..have a lovely day Jeannie..be blessed:-) xxx
    • Bee70
      Bee70 jeannie300950

      Posted

      Hi Jeannie

      I used to do yoga and did find the breathing techniques quite relaxing. I need to do it more on a regular basis myself. cheesygrin

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