Lifestyle
4-7-8 Breathing
for Anxiety
Inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8. One of the most effective acute anxiety tools. Rapidly activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
How it works
Extended exhale engages vagal tone, lowering heart rate and cortisol. Prolonged breath-holding shifts COâ‚‚ balance, dampening the alarm response.
What to watch for
Can cause lightheadedness initially. Modify the counts if uncomfortable. Most effective practised daily, not only during acute episodes.
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