Introduction: What is Box Breathing? Have you ever wondered why something as simple as breathing can calm your anxious mind? I certainly did. When I first heard that controlled breathing could reduce anxiety, I was skeptical. How could just changing the way I breathe possibly affect my racing thoughts and pounding heart? What’s the connectionContinue reading “The Science Behind Box Breathing: How It Calms Your Nervous System”
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Box breathing helped me calm my anxiety – here is how I did it
“Just breathe.” That’s what everyone tells you when anxiety strikes. I used to roll my eyes at this advice—until a simple four-second breathing pattern changed everything. When medication wasn’t an option for me, this ancient technique became my unexpected lifeline. My Anxiety Experience:My anxiety wasn’t just “being worried”—it was physical. My heart would pound againstContinue reading “Box breathing helped me calm my anxiety – here is how I did it”
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