Anxiety Daily Check-In point #8

nonightowl · Mar 09, 2023 at 10:55 AM

Does so-called “box breathing” work for anyone at all, even a little?

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SlumberKitty · Mar 09, 2023 at 12:10 PM

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Does so-called “box breathing” work for anyone at all, even a little?

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Yes I use it pretty frequently. But I find that I have to use it over and over. I use it with medication too. HUGS Kit

SlumberKitty · Mar 09, 2023 at 12:11 PM

My anxiety was bad this morning. I was up at 2 AM because I was feeling so distressed! But it is better at the moment. It could change in the blink of an eye.

nonightowl · Mar 09, 2023 at 01:40 PM

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Yes I use it pretty frequently. But I find that I have to use it over and over. I use it with medication too. HUGS Kit

I guess I need to be consistent and use it more.

I tried it a few times and they say one is supposed to do it at least 4 minutes! That seems like an eternity.

It might have helped last night when I was trying not to anticipate stuff.

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SlumberKitty · Mar 09, 2023 at 01:43 PM

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I guess I need to be consistent and use it more.

I tried it a few times and they say one is supposed to do it at least 4 minutes! That seems like an eternity.

It might have helped last night when I was trying not to anticipate stuff.

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Buffy01 · Mar 09, 2023 at 05:04 PM

Someone texted me and had me freaked out.

Buffy01 · Mar 09, 2023 at 08:07 PM

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Does so-called “box breathing” work for anyone at all, even a little?

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i never heard of that

cool09 · Mar 10, 2023 at 01:13 PM

Horrible anxiety even with klonopin. Don't know what to do!

Mountaindewed · Mar 10, 2023 at 04:46 PM

I'm low on valium again. I can get it filled a day or 2 early, so on the 18th. But I have some cut up ones to try to make it to the 20th. The pharamacy only said something once and they were nice about it and still filled it early. But I should be careful now and I was doing good but these 3 month supplies are just hard to manage. Sometimes I get 3 month supplies. Sometimes I get one month with 2 refills.

Breaking Dawn · Mar 10, 2023 at 05:51 PM

Anxietywise, I'm a complete mess right now.

nonightowl · Mar 12, 2023 at 11:08 AM

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i never heard of that

I hadn’t either until Slumber Kit mentioned it here.

I thought it was just deep breathing. It seems one is supposed to imagine 4 sides of a box.

Speaking of which, Slumber Kit do you do it for 4 minutes like this one article said? Or as long as you want or need? 4 minutes just seems so long, like a chore. I’d feel like I have to set a timer or something.

Maybe just as long as one is consistent? It’s new to me.

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Breaking Dawn · Mar 12, 2023 at 11:35 AM

Painful anxiety today so far. I do feel some sort of relief reading here on our forums. So thank you, everyone!

Buffy01 · Mar 13, 2023 at 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by nonightowl

I hadn’t either until Slumber Kit mentioned it here.

I thought it was just deep breathing. It seems one is supposed to imagine 4 sides of a box.

Speaking of which, Slumber Kit do you do it for 4 minutes like this one article said? Or as long as you want or need? 4 minutes just seems so long, like a chore. I’d feel like I have to set a timer or something.

Maybe just as long as one is consistent? It’s new to me.

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Okay thought it was just me.

Buffy01 · Mar 13, 2023 at 11:30 AM

I freak myself out today thinking there was a ghost in my bedroom.

SlumberKitty · Mar 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nonightowl

I hadn’t either until Slumber Kit mentioned it here.

I thought it was just deep breathing. It seems one is supposed to imagine 4 sides of a box.

Speaking of which, Slumber Kit do you do it for 4 minutes like this one article said? Or as long as you want or need? 4 minutes just seems so long, like a chore. I’d feel like I have to set a timer or something.

Maybe just as long as one is consistent? It’s new to me.

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No, I don't do it for four minutes as that seems too long. I just do it five times. I will repeat it if necessary but usually there is time in between the two or three box breathing sessions.

SlumberKitty · Mar 14, 2023 at 11:43 AM

I'm definitely anxious today. Trying to calm down. It's hard.

SlumberKitty · Mar 14, 2023 at 02:09 PM

I always get so nervous before my therapy appointments. I wish I could calm down.

Breaking Dawn · Mar 14, 2023 at 04:04 PM

It's been ok sometimes today. Off & on not very good.

waldeinsamkeit · Mar 14, 2023 at 08:42 PM

Feeling really distressed about having to go to the airport next week. I dread being alone in public, especially in a large building, but to make things worse I've only flown once before and had a horrible experience at the airport because the staff at the TSA checkpoint were screaming at everyone and extremely intimidating. I ended up having a huge panic attack, forgetting my phone at the checkpoint, and having to jump through hoops to get it back before my flight left. Just hoping things will go more smoothly this time. It's a different airport so I'm already scared about going into an unfamiliar place but trying (and failing) to convince myself that maybe the staff here will be a little nicer.

SlumberKitty · Mar 15, 2023 at 11:18 AM

I had two panic attacks back to back last night. I don't know what is causing them. They are very distressing. I am trying to cope with them but they make me feel like I am dying.

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nonightowl Desert Kitty hates titles Member Since Jul 2008 Location: TARDIS Posts: 9,306 15 6,775 hugs given	Mar 09, 2023 at 10:55 AM #121 Does so-called “box breathing” work for anyone at all, even a little? ——— Posted directly on site using iphone __________________ *Call me "owl" for short!* Hmmm....looks like some good tips in here. "Okay, enough photos. I'm a very BUSY* Business Kitty, so make an appointment next time."*
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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Mar 09, 2023 at 12:11 PM #123 My anxiety was bad this morning. I was up at 2 AM because I was feeling so distressed! But it is better at the moment. It could change in the blink of an eye. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA
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cool09 Poohbah Member Since Feb 2012 Location: Eastern MD Posts: 1,477 12 17 hugs given	Mar 10, 2023 at 01:13 PM #128 Horrible anxiety even with klonopin. Don't know what to do! __________________ I know why you wanna hate me! Cause hate is all the world has seen lately! - Limp Bizkit
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Mar 10, 2023 at 05:51 PM #130 Anxietywise, I'm a complete mess right now. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Mar 12, 2023 at 11:35 AM #132 Painful anxiety today so far. I do feel some sort of relief reading here on our forums. So thank you, everyone! __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Mar 14, 2023 at 11:43 AM #136 I'm definitely anxious today. Trying to calm down. It's hard. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA
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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Mar 14, 2023 at 02:09 PM #137 I always get so nervous before my therapy appointments. I wish I could calm down. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Mar 14, 2023 at 04:04 PM #138 It's been ok sometimes today. Off & on not very good. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Mar 15, 2023 at 11:18 AM #140 I had two panic attacks back to back last night. I don't know what is causing them. They are very distressing. I am trying to cope with them but they make me feel like I am dying. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA
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