A Neuroscientist Explains How Breathing Impacts the Brain

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Beautiful! Im a licensed PTSD therapist and teaching people how to use deep breathing techniques has changed their lives for the better dramatically. I still get patients thanking me for it years later. Im grateful you made this video to help others

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The deep breathing and breath holds that Wim Hof teaches has stopped my panic attacks and lowered my anxiety a ton.

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[@KillAllCommies2]

Resonant breathing (4s inhale + 6 exhale) for 20 minutes has a strong anti-anxiety effects on me.

[@V.I1-pe2ki]

How long the effects last?

[@KillAllCommies2]

@@V.I1-pe2kiThere is the short therm effects (sleepiness, a little bit of dizziness) for minutes and the long therm effects (less anxiety overall)

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@@KillAllCommies2 I did it today for 6 minutes I felt dizzy and lightheaded when I stood up

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@@KillAllCommies2 btw I stopped runing for 2 weeks, i feel much less clear minded than ever, that's why I tried this, there is nothing better than exercising for anxiety and clear mind

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@@V.I1-pe2kiYes, exercising is a free and potent anti-depressant

[@poisonousflytrap6073]

Hello, can you explain how OCD Sensiromotor about breathing .

[@danitzina]

Hello, thanks for the video. I have a doubt, how is that the deep brearthing may not be suitable for people with ansiexity or panic attacks? I thought it was indicated for that cases actually. Thank you.

[@thebrainpal]

I think it might cause some people to freak out. It can be uncomfortable when you’re new to it. For example, I don’t find 4-7-8 breathing very helpful currently. Something about the pattern or the rigidity just doesn’t seem to resonate well with me. I do find cyclic sighing and Wim Hof breathing helpful, however.

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[@User-q6x3b]

What if anxiety causes you to periodically hold your breath, breathe outward, and breathe in a way that's not natural? Thanks I know you mentioned holding breath but I'm not sure it's exactly the same issue. This is something I control, knowing it's not normal

[@KillAllCommies2]

You can train your breathing to become deeper and more natural. I recommend reading "Heart Breath Mind" from Leah Lagos. Resonant breathing is excellent against anxiety in general.

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@@KillAllCommies2 Thanks, I'll check into that

[@gautamvashi106]

Sudarshan Kriya the best breathing technique there is.

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[@postitve_pathway_]

Why is she saying two things that oppose each other. She said deep breathing activates para-sympathic nervous system which calms our mind. Then she said its not for people with anxiety and panic attacks. It doesnt make any sense .. can someone please explain? What she is trying to convey?

[@piazeppei8992]

It’s more because it can make them feel uncomfortable, it does calm the nervous system but I was suffering from panic attacks myself and I was panicking when I wanted to do meditations or breath work. I can’t really tell why. I would suggest something for your body first like Yoga staying connected with breath while movement is happening. And than short sequences of breathing. Best with counting so you can focus on counting. Anxiety is something nervous so you would need to meet yourself where your at . Don’t do deep relaxation when your completly nervous. Prepare yourself for it with movement first, than do breath work, once your nervous system is in rest and digest do meditation. Def read about yoga philosophy as that’s basically it!

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[@arseniigoriachenkov3315]

you're normally oversaturated with oxygen during hyperventilation, not the opposite

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[@wread1982]

Thank you for the reminder 🙏🫡😁 I need a bracelet that says breathe