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Best Breathing Techniques for Anxiety Relief – Essential Guide

The Anxiety Guy

In today’s powerful episode of the anxiety guy I want to outline some very well known and well studied breathing techniques for anxiety relief. The moment you begin using any one of these 4 techniques mentioned in the podcast you will experience a sense of calm and inner peace, please enjoy!

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What Helped and What Hindered My Recovery from PSSD and Protracted Withdrawal from Antidepressants?

Mad in America

Relaxation Techniques, Mindfulness, and Cold Exposure During recovery, especially early on, I often experienced confusion, irritability, and anxiety. In moments of crisis, I used Wim Hof’s breathing techniques and Jacobson’s relaxation. Calming the nervous system was very helpful, particularly in difficult moments.

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16 Books for Kids with Anxiety (Updated for 2025)

Now Psych

Breathe Like a Bear. This book teaches kids exercises, like breathing techniques, they can do manage stress and anxiety. Kids of all ages will enjoy practicing the mindfulness techniques taught in Breathe Like A Bear. It tells a lovely story about people are connected even when they are apart.

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A Psycho-Spiritual Journey

Mad in America

When LSD was banned in the US in the 1960’s, Grof developed a breathing technique for inducing Altered States of Consciousness (ASC’s) that he called Holotropic Breathwork. I tried this technique a couple of times and it did induce an ASC but for me it also induced a “bad trip” or psychosis soon afterwards.

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8 Ways to Stay Calm Under Pressure: Athlete Edition

Zencare

Breath-focused movement: Tai Chi or Pilates integrates controlled breathing techniques with movement for relaxation. Whether it's using breathing techniques, developing a daily routine, or reframing negative thoughts, these strategies will help you stay composed in any challenging situation.

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3 Steps to Regulate Your Nervous System and Recover from Anxiety

The Anxiety Guy

Breathing for Nervous System Regulation: How breathing techniques such as the physiological sigh and 4-7-8 breathing can shift your nervous system from stress to calm, fast.

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Top 10 Benefits of Counseling for Students in 2025

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Students learn essential stress management skills such as deep breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided visualization, which can help them stay calm in high-pressure situations. Counselors also assist students in identifying and eliminating self-destructive habits like overthinking and negative self-talk.