Indeed, Tanya G.K. Bentley, Ph.D., sharesan intentional practiceto hyperventilate.

Essentially, your body understands that you’re doing it on purpose helping you feel more in control.

The outlet suggests taking between five and 20 of these inhales to start.

Woman feeling anxious

The reason your breathing gets affected by panic attacks has to do with the flight-or-fight response,VeryWell Healthexplains.

Of course, seeing your doctor can help if you’re struggling with these attacks regularly.

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