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LeapIntoInaction t1_j2cdhx1 wrote

Yeah, it's a real thing, but it's not backed up by science. It was discredited at least 50 years ago, so try to keep up.

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ZoraNovaTarot t1_j2cfwro wrote

Hrm. UCLA Health says it is a thing, but this rando says isn’t…

…what to believe…what to believe…

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shmoove_cwiminal t1_j2cglzy wrote

From the article:

"The bottom line is, unless you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you’re hyperventilating due to an anxiety attack, leave the paper bag maneuver to the TV writers."

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ZoraNovaTarot t1_j2cgucx wrote

The line you quoted is implying my point exactly- that it works for hyperventilating during a panic attack. If you are NOT hyperventilating due to a panic attack, leave it to tv writers.

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[deleted] t1_j2ch412 wrote

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ZoraNovaTarot t1_j2chme1 wrote

Yes, I also read the article. You are posting things in support of my argument. Let me explain since this is clearly wooshing right over you:

OP said “breathing in a paper bag works for hyperventilation during a panic attack.”

I said “breathing in a paper bag works for hyperventilation during a panic attack.”

You and the other person said “No guys, it says right here that it doesn’t work for hypoxemia.”

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etherjack t1_j2cgs6p wrote

Would love to read the 50+ year old studies you're referring to. All current recommendations are that using the "breathing into a bag" method works but should only be used if the hyperventilation is due to a panic attack. There are other things that can cause hyperventilation, in which case rebreathing like this can be dangerous.

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wrextnight t1_j2cftcx wrote

>Yeah, it's a real thing

OK

> but it's not backed up by science

So, it's magic?

>try to keep up

How can we keep up when thing$ change everytime someone want$ to po$t a click bait article?

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