Correct breathing technique
I just wanted to emphasize importance of 2-4 seconds pause in breathing technique I described in previous post. It works so much better than standard deep breathing technique. I think the key is that by waiting 2-4 seconds you slow your breathing and thus avoid hyperventilation. I just noticed that once you start having panic attack breathing rate automatically increases. And since you’re not doing any exercises to compensate it - you’ll get lightheaded, dizzy, etc. By doing deep relaxing breathing you will stop panic attack before it even starts.
I know - it is easier to write than to practice. During lots of my previous panic attacks I didn’t even think about deep breathing even though I knew about it. All it takes is practice and time. So if you forget about it - just write it down in some easy to notice place.
