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-eightofdiamonds- t1_j2cjz7j wrote
Reply to comment by rachelm791 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
Yes! That’s exactly it. Hyperventilation (particularly due to anxiety) messes up the delicate balance between O2 and CO2 levels in the blood, so rebreathing it helps restore that balance.
-eightofdiamonds- t1_j2d22th wrote
Reply to comment by rachelm791 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
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.