What do I do when I feel intimidated and feel like I can't breathe?
Anonymous
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Jan 14, 2015
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Not being able to breathe provokes the "fight of flight" sympathetic nervous system response. Take deep, slow, controlled breaths until you feel more in control. remember to breath slowly in through the nose, then exhale slowly through pursed lips--like you are blowing out candles on a birthday cake. This will help you absorb more oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide more efficiently.
DearyouLoveme
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Jan 14, 2015
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When I'm feeling like I cannot breathe, firstly I examine my surroundings. If I feel like I am in a toxic environment, I move until I find a safe place. I take a glass of water and escape in my thoughts.
Zenforever2
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Apr 7, 2015
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Try listening to your favourite music, go to a quiet place and relax. Take time to yourself, and breathe slowly :)
WhenYouSmile
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May 4, 2015
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If you can't breathe, it's most likely going to be a panic attack. The best thing to do if you feel like you're panicking is just to slow down, and like you're doing on 7 cups, talk to someone about how you're feeling! Just remember nothing is permanent and everything bad or negative is going to come to an end eventually. Hang on in there!
GentleEyes7
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May 14, 2015
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Look into types of deep breathing which could aid in calming yourself down. Believe in yourself and know that you are in control. There are a lot of resources out there to help you in feeling more confidant. Research and trust in your abilities! Good luck
wearurcrownsehzaadi
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May 24, 2015
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you should try relaxing and try to take a deep breathe... concentrate on other things.. things that are serious to you which make your mind divert from your current situation
Anonymous
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Jun 5, 2015
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I think about the things that make me happy, like my video games or the times when I smiled. I try to avoid any bad situation when I can't breath and count to ten.
chanelsdaisy
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Jun 22, 2015
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write down what you feel. Take deep breathes, go get a shower, or a bath, listen to music, watch a movie, read a book and keep tell yourself that everything is okay, as long as i think it is.
marvelousBerry21
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Oct 27, 2015
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I try and focus on the "here and now" and breath deeply to try and calm myself down. Thinking of positive things in relation to do with the situation and try to push forward.
TheAlanMan
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Nov 6, 2017
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This may sound obvious, but try your maximum to just breathe. To do anything, you need to live. To live, you need to breathe. In and out.
Now that that's taken care of. Whatever situation you are in, break it down and simplify it. Answer -- who, what, where, and why. Weigh your options.
Finally, decide and act.
This whole process will need some time getting used to. Initially you will have to force yourself to do it. However, given enough time, this will become second nature to you.
Hope this helps. â˜ºï¸ Stay strong.
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