rachelm791 t1_j2cwykd wrote on December 31, 2022 at 8:40 AM

Reply to comment by -eightofdiamonds- 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

And to stop hyperventilating would probably be a good idea too!

-eightofdiamonds- t1_j2d22th wrote on December 31, 2022 at 9:50 AM

Yeah of course, but it isn’t always as simple as that! The fight-or-flight response that gets activated during panic/anxiety attacks can be pretty potent, so it might take a while for someone to regulate their breathing again.