Thanks for sharing! I think all of these and their variations are great, but I tend to tend toward 4-7-8. I think the variation in counts help to keep me focused instead of slipping into a cadence
Thanks for sharing this—I haven’t tried it. I also like the 4-4-4 box method, seems to help.
The box method is great! This is my fave online timer for it.
I got myself one of those metal straw necklaces to physically force myself to slow down my breathing. I usually do pretty good on the slow inhales, but for some reason it’s really hard for me to slow the exhales. It helps me most in those times when you’re too overwhelmed to count.
I’ve always seen this as 4-7-8 not 4-4-6
You can do what works for you, the principle is the same. 7 secs might be a bit too long for some to hold when having an anxiety attack, but it’s all highly personal. Experimenting to find what works is key.
