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  • Post category:Anxiety/Stress / Positive change / Support
  • Post published:March 10, 2017

When you’re anxious or stressed, your breathing can become quick and shallow, which reduces the amount of oxygen going to your organs. Learning how to breathe deeply can help reduce some of the physiological symptoms of anxiety.

Source: Relaxation: The Facts @ ReachOut.com: Get through tough times

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