Breathing exercises can help calm the nervous system from "summary" of Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety by Christopher Willard
Breathing exercises are a simple yet powerful tool for calming the nervous system. When we are anxious or stressed, our bodies go into fight-or-flight mode, activating the sympathetic nervous system. This response is helpful in emergencies, but not so much in everyday life. By practicing breathing exercises, we can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest and relaxation. One of the reasons why breathing exercises work is because they help regulate our breath, which in turn regulates our heart rate. When we are anxious, our breathing becomes shallow and rapid, which can make us feel even more on edge. By focusing on deep, slow breathing, we send a signal to our bodies that everything is okay, ...
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