What is the best breathing exercise for anxiety?

4-4-4 breathing, commonly known as box breathing, is one of the easier breathing techniques you can practise to help you calm anxiety. It's perfect as a quick fix for reducing stress by distracting your mind and body. In fact, if you've taken a minute to breathe deeply then you've likely come close to box breathing.



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Some people, especially those with an underlying anxiety disorder, may experience sustained anxiety for hours, days, or even weeks at a time. Panic attacks, however, typically last between 5 and 30 minutes, with symptoms peaking within the first few minutes.

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Though anxiety doesn't have a cure, there are many good options for treatment that can get your symptoms under control. Anxiety is most often treated with medications, therapy, or both. But natural remedies and lifestyle choices can be helpful for some people, too.

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