Sometimes when we’re attempting ERP, or just going about our daily lives, we can feel very anxious or panicky or distressed, and have the urge to engage in compulsions to try to make ourselves feel better. Here is a breathing exercise that can use instead, that helps calm anxiety, panic and distress.
Calming Breathing Technique
Breathing Technique Longer Version
Someone requested a longer version of this breathing exercise, so the video below is the same as above, but looped a few times.
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