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Default May 20, 2019 at 07:34 PM
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I'm looking for coping skills for anxiety. I noticed that I hyperventilating when having an anxiety attack. Anyone ever experienced this?
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Yes, once, many years ago when I was in grad school & the pressure was on. I was told to breathe into a paper bag which is what I did. And that took care of the problem. But it was a scary experience.

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Yes the paper bag thing works.
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Yes. As above, the paper bag thing works. Best wishes.
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Yes, once, many years ago when I was in grad school & the pressure was on. I was told to breathe into a paper bag which is what I did. And that took care of the problem. But it was a scary experience.
Ok! I was just wondering if anyone ever experienced this.
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Yes the paper bag thing works.
Using a paper bag?
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Yes. As above, the paper bag thing works. Best wishes.
Ok! I never thought about that!
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It has something to do with a lack of carbon dioxide or something when your anxious and not breathing normally. As you breathe in/out into the bag, it replenishes the supply. If Google it, but I'm lazyAnyone ever experienced hyperventilating
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I hyperventilated once during a panic attack. Someone was there to calm me down. I didn’t have a paper bag. I do nonstop deep breathing now. It really helps keep me calm and most of the time I don’t even realize I’m doing it.

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I just have one last night. I have to use a paperback. Then happens again late at night so I took clonazepam, that is prescribed to me for situations like this.

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You can try some immediate techniques to help treat acute hyperventilation:
Breathe through pursed lips.
Breathe slowly into a paper bag or cupped hands.
Attempt to breathe into your belly (diaphragm) rather than your chest.
Hold your breath for 10 to 15 seconds at a time.

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It has something to do with a lack of carbon dioxide or something when your anxious and not breathing normally. As you breathe in/out into the bag, it replenishes the supply. If Google it, but I'm lazyAnyone ever experienced hyperventilating
Okay! I didn't know that!
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I hyperventilated once during a panic attack. Someone was there to calm me down. I didn’t have a paper bag. I do nonstop deep breathing now. It really helps keep me calm and most of the time I don’t even realize I’m doing it.
I don't have anyone to calm me down! Maybe I should look for breathing technique.
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Does breathing into a paper bag help for anxiety in general even if your not having a panic attack? I seriously thought that only worked in cartoons.

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I'm looking for coping skills for anxiety. I noticed that I hyperventilating when having an anxiety attack. Anyone ever experienced this?
When I was recovering from PTSD, my panic attacks likely included hyperventilation. At the time, I thought it was a new case of asthma since it felt like I couldn't get enough oxygen, making me feel faint. I had to go through therapy, flashbacks and all the rest plus be put on many medications. Since I thought it was asthma (I don't have this--anxiety makes you think you have all kinds of stuff), I did not try the paperbag thing but will if it ever comes back. Anxiety attacks make you feel so out of control and powerless. Sorry you are dealing with this....
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I just have one last night. I have to use a paperback. Then happens again late at night so I took clonazepam, that is prescribed to me for situations like this.

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You can try some immediate techniques to help treat acute hyperventilation:
Breathe through pursed lips.
Breathe slowly into a paper bag or cupped hands.
Attempt to breathe into your belly (diaphragm) rather than your chest.
Hold your breath for 10 to 15 seconds at a time.
I'm sorry that you are struggling right now! Thanks for the advice.
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Does breathing into a paper bag help for anxiety in general even if your not having a panic attack? I seriously thought that only worked in cartoons.
I have no idea! I never try breathing into a paper bag!
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When I was recovering from PTSD, my panic attacks likely included hyperventilation. At the time, I thought it was a new case of asthma since it felt like I couldn't get enough oxygen, making me feel faint. I had to go through therapy, flashbacks and all the rest plus be put on many medications. Since I thought it was asthma (I don't have this--anxiety makes you think you have all kinds of stuff), I did not try the paperbag thing but will if it ever comes back. Anxiety attacks make you feel so out of control and powerless. Sorry you are dealing with this....:grouphug:
For awhile? I thought there was something mentally and physically wrong with me when I was younger.

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I started hyperventilating after my surgery when I was in surgery recovery and still really out of it. The nurse just told me to breathe and I did.
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I started hyperventilating after my surgery when I was in surgery recovery and still really out of it. The nurse just told me to breathe and I did.
I believe you. I understand how you feel. It is awful to experience hyperventilating.

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I have when crying so hard my soul was breaking.

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