The #1 Anxiety Breathing Mistake

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6 жыл бұрын

A lot of people have tried breathing exercises to reduce their anxiety. However, in my experience, many fall short because they don't actually PRACTICE their breathing as a skill. That is a mistake. In this video, I explain why.
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@kathleenm6715 3 жыл бұрын

I pray for everyone dealing with panic attacks and anxiety. We can do this!

@shortyskitchen5996 2 жыл бұрын

Can you pray for me

@shortyskitchen5996 2 жыл бұрын

Can you pray for me

@charlieharris7153 5 жыл бұрын

you have no idea how much you’ve helped me. i’m in tears.

@dimdimz9635 3 жыл бұрын

Guys guys, REMEMBER you ARE okay! Everything's fine when ur having an anxiety, always keep that in ur mind it will calm you down. Ur gonna freak out a bit panic, but repeat in ur head "don't think, don't think, you're fine, your fine." And also try to get some fresh air. I'm having it rn. And i am trying to stay strong.

@Urhandsomeboy 3 жыл бұрын

I can't get a fresh air I have shortness of breath and I'm still 10

@Urhandsomeboy 3 жыл бұрын

I had stomach aches two times already and I was so nervous that's where my anxiety started

@Urhandsomeboy 3 жыл бұрын

When it was gone I had heart aches and I rlly don't wanna go see the doctors and get operated in scared of that

@Urhandsomeboy 3 жыл бұрын

And when it stopped again I had shortness of breath and I'm having anxiety of it again ;(

@ayushisingh2141 3 жыл бұрын

@@Urhandsomeboy how r U

@dangerouscatsmell 4 жыл бұрын

Its hard to breathe even if im not doing anything

@bingkysskiliwaax7941 4 жыл бұрын

Been having that for years

@JoseManuel-hq6ef 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@jasmeetsaini7561 3 жыл бұрын

I am facing the same issue since last year once I had been to emergency dr were like everything is normal . The breathlessness doesn’t seem to go away even if I m not thinking. There were two or three times where i abruptly woke up in the middle night was gasping for air I thought I had sleep apnea but my dr doctor told me that it’s due to anxiety

@sandrawilsen6324 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasmeetsaini7561 Do u still have it?

@jABSOCFuNk 3 жыл бұрын

Everything has a root cause some times we don’t know or can remember what caused it and now your mind is doing that uneven breathing pattern subconsciously to the point we’re u ask yourself why do I feel like I’m not breathing right or feel like I can’t catch my breath or I’m not getting enough oxygen when I’n reality your taking in more oxygen then what you need there for you have to train your mind again how to breath properly until your mind starts doing it again subconsciously if that makes any sense.

@IamMissPronounced 6 жыл бұрын

This is such an interesting point. I've never thought about breathing this way before!

@ARTygr-vt9ow 6 жыл бұрын

Man, thank you so much. I have been having panic attacks and anxiety since the end of 2016 and trying to work through it has been a challenge. Any guidance is so appreciated. Thank you, thank you!

@duffthepsych 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are still working to improve yourself and get a little more control. If you haven't checked out my recent video about exposure for anxiety, definitely have a look at it!

@suzannamiyingo2507 3 жыл бұрын

Pray about.....God is the answer

@clubloa 2 жыл бұрын

I started getting panic attacks out of the blue and a little research suggested that it might be an electrolyte imbalance. I check it with dr ordered lab work. My potassium was on the floor. Hope you feel better 💗 sending you so much love! PS this is not medical advice. Just sharing what worked for me.

@1491MX 6 жыл бұрын

Good info thank you. It did take lots of practice and now breathing is vital to reduce my anxiety/anxiety attacks.

@duffthepsych 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad you were able to make it work for you.

@MsMoe2007 6 жыл бұрын

Taking deep breaths while I watch this. Great help!

@davidfranklinv2860 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou. I know I havent been working on this like I should. Because when Im having hyper focused breathing issues and panic I have a hard time calming down at times.

@emrosedm5939 6 жыл бұрын

Omg, love this video. Thank you!

@madawg999 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! Wonderful

@jettagliturbo 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Dr. Do you do consultations, sir? I feel I and everyone, could really benefit from more information in a one-on-one approach.

@Hunaisfai 4 жыл бұрын

hai i check with spirometry test its normal but i feeling breathing difficulty what solution

@armancedro9278 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You…It Helps a Lot… GodBless You😇❤️

@lisa.66 6 жыл бұрын

I think another reason why some people don't think breathing works is because they don't understand what effect its actually going to have on the body, from a scientific perspective. When I first heard about breathing to calm anxiety, I thought people meant it as some kind meditation (which it can be), like counting to 10 or counting sheep...I thought it was something unrealistic and ineffective. But the 4-7-8 breathing technique actually increases oxygen levels (or decreases them I forgot), so the calming effect is coming from something chemical going on in the body, rather than from any mental effort or willpower (which is probably what some people think you mean when you say 'breathe' to them to help them calm them down). It doesn't feel like you're achieving anything at first because the panic will have you believe that nothing will happen. But it is effective, you just have to force yourself to do it. If you can change your physical symptoms (like lack of oxygen, or rapid heart rate), that will in turn change your emotional and mental state. Just my 2 cents on the topic!

@NaveenKumar-wv6ij 2 жыл бұрын

For my friend, whenever he started deep breath he got severe headache. He feel the same when he think anything conciously and when started focusing in his studies. He is thinking something happened in his brain. How could overcome this ?

@Jojoma449 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is very helpful

@simblyindian 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, i was suffering from this weird kind of breathing problem. I want to yawn very frequently but I can't finish my yawn and then I want to yawn again harder 😭. Just tried this exercise, I am blessed to come here

@ayushisingh2141 3 жыл бұрын

How r u

@simblyindian 3 жыл бұрын

@@ayushisingh2141 why r u asking same question to everyone?

@ayushisingh2141 3 жыл бұрын

@@simblyindian just keeping an update.. N i m feeling depressed... Sorry if it irritated u

@upasnakumari312 3 жыл бұрын

Same problm

@RMK1230 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@merindadiesel3370 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent point!

@Jenn104 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you really help me I have very bad anxiety this help me 😀

@StompL7 3 жыл бұрын

That's a very good point. I hesitated to click on the video because of the clickbait but I felt like doing it. Thanks

@hennkanji6545 3 жыл бұрын

everytime i breathe out, i feel like im not breathing it all out, and thats how my anxiety to grow 2x

@duffthepsych 3 жыл бұрын

Try pausing 1-2 seconds after you finish exhaling before you breath in again and see what that does for you

@izzaawais5831 2 жыл бұрын

How r u now

@hennkanji6545 2 жыл бұрын

@@izzaawais5831 feels better since i dont socialize anymore xd

@doglover7377 2 жыл бұрын

I get breathing problems with whezing maybe trying to get a bus or do something it's a little bit to much for me I have Complex PTSD and essential tremor as well and tinnitus

@brodudemanbro Жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@sreeprince7281 2 жыл бұрын

Am suffered from this for last 1and half years...Its hard to take deep breath

@stargazer2756 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, I learned something.

@gamercat7004 2 жыл бұрын

I'm here with dense heart beats and I lose my rhythm of breathing. And I'm focusing on my heart more than breathing. And I'm worried that something wrong with me and it's been days like this.

@nicoletiana 2 жыл бұрын

ME RN. i keep thinking i'm not breathing as much as i should therefore feeling heart palps and feeling the need to take deep breaths.

@dc_wallets 4 жыл бұрын

I have been practicing the 478 breathing excersize for about a week now. I'm still really struggling with the 4 second inhale. I can get about 2 to 3 sometimes 4 seconds at the moment but the inhale still feels very forced to me. I'm hopeing with more practice I will get better at this! I think it has some potential for me. I think I need to focus more on the breath as well. I find my mind wandering into health anxiety thoughts and worrying to much and that shows that I'm not focused on the breath enough. I also sometimes wounder if smokeing could have damaged my lungs to some degree and is makeing some of these breathing excercizes harder for me to do. I kinda doubt it though as I only smoked for about a year. I quit about 3 months ago so hopefully it goes away. I still think most of it is anxiety though! Thanks for the vid man! I will keep all of this in mind!

@liquid79 3 жыл бұрын

Breathe in slower

@dc_wallets 3 жыл бұрын

@@liquid79 yes! I have gotten a bit better at this breathing pattern it just took some practice! Thank you for the tip!

@Mario-8924 3 жыл бұрын

@Dc_wallets my anxiety is really bad. Is affecting my normal life, I’m always thinking of my anxiety sometimes I think if this really is anxiety since I never experience this is really difficult. How did you overcome this?

@dc_wallets 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mario-8924 I wouldn't say I have overcome my anxiety. But I have found alot of things that help. Breathing excersizes have actually been one of the things that have helped me the most, but it took me awhile to get the hang of it. I have also found that destractions can help but some can also make it worse. For example watching to much news and political stuff makes me more anxious, but sitting down and playing some video games or working on a project or something usually decreases my anxiety. So try to find positive destractions and incorporate those into your day when you have the time! Keep yourself busy! I also get the feeling sometimes that my anxiety isn't actually anxiety, and I get so in my head. But thats what destractions help with. I'm not sure what type of anxiety you are experiencing, but if its health related I suggest going to the doctor. If they say its anxiety then its most likely just anxiety! I also do alot of self research, and sometimes that can help. But you have to be careful not to over do it. If you research a specific thing that is causing your anxiety to much, or are looking in the wrong place sometimes your mind will come up with other things to worry about. So just be careful! Also excersize is great! Journaling or just writing down my thoughts helps with my anxiety as well. It helps me view it from a different angle sometimes and figure out what is actually causing my anxiety. It can be very hard to figure out sometimes though. Those are just a few things that pop into my head, I'm sure I have alot more but I use these the most! I hope this helps. I'm no expert but they help me! Good luck man, and I'm sorry for the long ass comment! 😂

@Mario-8924 3 жыл бұрын

@@dc_wallets thank you for your tips I have health anxiety as well, I think my problem is that I want this to go away fast but I have to be patient and go day by day

@lmao-hw8cd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi do you have this situation that everytime you remember that you havean anxiety your breathing became shallow. Lying down helps me breathing okay but everytime i stand or sit i remember again my breathing. Please how could i stop thinking my anxiety i cant stop ..

@umeshthapa1921 4 жыл бұрын

Hello bro how are now? i am facing breathing problem too

@sandrawilsen6324 3 жыл бұрын

@@umeshthapa1921 How's it now?

@ClixCFC 3 жыл бұрын

@Shyamkumar Khangembam i know a guy who defeated it in 2 months he said he ignored it and chose to breath normally and it went after 2 months he had it when he was 11 went away at the age of 13 and again it came back and went away at age 13 in 2 months he is now 15 and fine im 19 started 2 days before my birthday im kinda ok but the feeling is there hope we get through this

@ClixCFC 3 жыл бұрын

@Shyamkumar Khangembam how did your go teach me tips bro9

@ClixCFC 3 жыл бұрын

@Shyamkumar Khangembam when you had it did you use to have heart palptations aswell

@nicoletiana 2 жыл бұрын

ME RN. i keep thinking i'm not breathing as much as i should therefore feeling heart palps and feeling the need to take deep breaths.

@3nfy 2 жыл бұрын

This guy actually gets it

@gabrielle1999105 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Hey I have a question related to this, I have Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, so my lung function is reduced, how might I modify this to help me with anxiety? Thanks!

@duffthepsych 6 жыл бұрын

gabrielle1999105 good question. I have pretty severe asthma, so I can relate to a small extent. I think the practice aspect of it matters even more to you because you may need to take slower, more shallow breaths rather than full deep breaths (just one possible example). For you it may also he important to practice exposure and teach yourself that feeling out of breath does not necessarily indicate anxiety

@gabrielle1999105 6 жыл бұрын

Duff The Psych Thank you! I appreciate your input! I practice mindfulness, but not enough, and you’re so right, practice is everything. I find sometimes I have to really think about what’s going on to distinguish between hypoxia and anxiety. I use O2 at 6 liters, and and I carry an oximeter with me. I will make this technique more of a habit! You are full of wisdom and I’m grateful for your channel! 😊

@wassupg5272 3 жыл бұрын

I won’t feel right until I go to the doctor 😭 this is so frustrating I’m so scared

@upasnakumari312 3 жыл бұрын

What's ur prblm?

@wassupg5272 3 жыл бұрын

@@upasnakumari312 I went to the ER cuz I couldn’t breathe and they said it was anxiety

@parkJimin-nx9ys 3 жыл бұрын

This video was posted 3years ago but if anyone can answer me please do so.so I'm 15yrs old and I suffer from bad anxiety,I can't sleep sometimes and there are all these thoughts that scare me..I want to know if what I experience is anxiety or something else.i started having these 'breathing problems' when I was 10 or 11,I've been dealing with this for like 4-5 yrs straight. No break..every second,minute,hour,day,month, year.. I feel like I'm forcing myself to breathe or if I don't have enough oxygen..that if I were.fall asleep my breathing would stop since I'm not there to control my breathing. I feel horrible that sometimes I cry myself to sleep,sometimes when I talk I need to gasp for air because it feels like I used way too much oxygen. I easily run out of breath..well that's what it feels like. I've talked to my doctor and teachers yet they both say it's anxiety, I've always been healthy but..this thing doesn't feel like anxiety at all. Maybe it is but I'm just scared..please if someone has the same problem reply to this please.

@MeerAbrar 3 жыл бұрын

Its anxiety bro

@Abdallah86F 3 жыл бұрын

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@sandrawilsen6324 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same thing

@xandervera9096 2 жыл бұрын

It's anxiety bud I've be suffering as well it's really hard to live with this shit but everything is going to be okayy

@LiteralColbyExxxtras 2 жыл бұрын

literally constantly been taking deep breaths every minute for two months and it feels different every day and it’s sooo annoying and draining it’s all i think about and when it rarely stop thinking about it it’s still there and then i notice it, sometimes i wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air and it SUCKS!!!! someone help like…..

@romeoasserot7093 2 жыл бұрын

U ok noww?

@chloehales1225 3 жыл бұрын

How do people not feel anxiety? I just don’t get it...

@ClixCFC 3 жыл бұрын

Naturally confident thats why they are naturally cocky because of the parents im like you i have anxiety attack but dont hyperventilate just the urge of wanting to take a deep breath is there but i ignore it and breath normally which feels tense in my neck but i dont care ill just yawn it off