Breathing for Anxiety

Brendan

Found that my child's anxiety really increased over the pandemic, and found this video helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj1cTlQxTpI&t=126s
Let me know what you think.

chiarieds

Hi @Brendan - & welcome to the community. I'm also a fan of abdominal/diaphragmatic breathing. It can also aid relaxation, reduce stress & pain. I usually mention this link: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/Diaphragmatic Breathing.pdf

As mentioned in your link, babies & young children automatically use this type of breathing, but adults seem to have 'forgotten'. I agree with going with the 'tempo that's comfortable with you,' rather than, as later mentioned concentrating on how long you're breathing in, then out, as to me that then becomes distracting.