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I've been doing deep breathing for 2 weeks now at first i felt lightheaded every time now however i feel normal is this because i'm getting use to it?

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Yes: Yes, you are getting used to it.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: Yes, you are getting used to it. Stick with it, it can help anxiety all by itself or as an adjunct therapy to medication.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

I've been doing deep breathing for 2 weeks now at first i felt lightheaded every time now however i feel normal is this because i'm getting use to it?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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