Mental Illness Recovery
Abdominal Breathing-
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Place a hand on your stomach above your naval and one on your chest. Breathe in slowly. You should feel your stomach expand and push out. Breath out and repeat.
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Four, Seven, Eight Breathing-
Breathe in for four seconds, hold your breath for seven seconds, and exhale for eight seconds. Repeat this until your breathing slows.
Co2 Breathing-
Cup your hands over your mouth and slowly breathe in. Breathe in and out like this- it’s supposed to help you normalize your carbon dioxide levels when your Co2 levels are low (because you’re breathing in too much oxygen).
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Counting-
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Breathe in slowly, say "one", and breathe out. Repeat until you get to ten or you feel better.
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Deep Breathing Exercises-
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Sit with your back straight. Take a deep breath in through your nose for about six seconds. old it for a few seconds and let it out through your mouth for six or seven seconds. Repeat ten times or as needed.
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Breathing gif:
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Source: https://giphy.com/gifs/mic-anxiety-breathing-mental-health-BCPirjGS76yVG