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I have bad anxiety right now because i'm trying to lose weight and have ocd, how can i start breathing normally when my anxiety acts up?
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Use deep breathing: Deep breathing. Inhale through the nose. Fill lungs (but not to point of discomfort). Hold for a five count. Slowly exhale through an open mouth. Repeat x 12. Moving your arms in a large circular motion can increase the size of the breath.
Answered 2/26/2016
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