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etherjack t1_j2cgs6p wrote

Reply to comment by LeapIntoInaction in TIL breathing into a paper bag to ease anxiety attacks is a real thing, with science to back it up, and not just something seen on TV/Movies. by OneSideDone

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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