My doctor mentioned this to me, but I don't quite understand how to do it.
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7/19/08 12:17am
Hi Smiles2144:
Diaphragmatic breathing is something that can be learned and practiced daily. We use it for many problems, but it is especially useful for Anxiety issues. Dr. Jennifer Fee (another Expert) and I have produced CD's that will teach you how to do it in just a few minutes a day. It's also called Abdominal Breathing and is easy to do once you master the basics. We recommend that you practice it 4 minutes, 4 times a day (that's about how much time you spend watching commercials during a 30-minute TV show!)
Hope this helps!
Dr. Diana Walcutt
4/22/08 9:54pm
Breathe Easier with Diaphragmatic Breathing
Our Expert Jane Martin write about this in one of her posts this winter. Hope it helps.
All the best, sue (moderator)
7/19/08 12:32am
Hi Smiles2144:
You can read my SharePost on Abdominal Breathing at the Anxiety Connection.
I hope this helps!
Dr. Diana Walcutt, Licensed Psychologist
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