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Slow breathing technique

Using the second hand on a watch or clock:

  • Hold your breath for six seconds.
  • Breathe in and out on a six-second cycle, saying the word "relax" as you breathe out.
  • After one minute, hold your breath again, then continue to breathe on a six-second cycle.
  • Repeat the sequence until anxiety has diminished.

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