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Why these exercises work


•    Rapid, shallow breathing during a panic attack can cause a decrease in carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the body. This is sometimes called hyperventilation.

•    A drop in CO2 can trigger physical symptoms such as dizziness, tingling, and lightheadedness, which can amplify feelings of anxiety and create a feedback loop, increasing the panic.

•    Controlled breathing exercises (like deep, slow breathing) help restore CO2 levels, reduce hyperventilation, and activate the parasympathetic nervous system (which promotes relaxation). This, in turn, helps reduce physical symptoms of panic and calms the body down.

So, the core idea of using controlled breathing to balance CO2 levels and activate the parasympathetic nervous system helping to alleviate symptoms of a panic attack.