Best way to fight off an anxiety attack?

This one has kept me from sleeping all night as it slowly gets worse.

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Advanced breathing technique. This technique is used by the military and police forces to focus and take control of their emotional and physiological responses to stress.

Inhale slowly over a count to four
Hold the breath for a count of four
Exhale to a count of four
Wait a count of four
Inhale slowly over a count of four...

Repeat until your heart rate slows and your emotive responses relax. This should help you get to sleep.

SW-User

I'm going to give this a try next time, thanks!

greenmountaingal · 80-89, F

Yes, I have used this breathing technique a few times. I discovered it years ago in a government pamphlet I read called Prisoner of War Resistance and Escape
by the US Marine Corp. It works most of the time. Thanks!