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Dr. Milan BalakrishnanPsychiatrist • 19 Years Exp.MD - Psychiatry, DPM (Psychiatry), MBBS
Breathing exercises for Anxiety

Its as simple as this. Do it repeatedly and you will become an expert..


Blow anxiety away

Slow breathing technique

Using the second hand on a watch or clock:

1. Hold your breath for six seconds

2.Breathe in and out on a six-second cycle, saying the
word “relax” as you breathe out

3.After one minute, hold your breath again, then
continue to breathe on a six-second cycle

4.Repeat the sequence until anxiety has diminished



Blow your anxiety away …
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