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submitted 1 week ago by DeLalo98@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.world

6 months ago I was having panic attacks 3-4 times a week. Today it's maybe once a month. Here's exactly what I did.

Month 1-2: Just breathing Started with 5 minutes of 4-7-8 breathing before bed. Nothing else changed. Sleep improved first, anxiety stayed the same.

Month 3: Added morning routine Added 3 minutes of box breathing after waking up. Started noticing I was calmer during the day. Panic attacks dropped to 1-2 per week.

Month 4-5: Breathing during triggers Started doing physiological sighs (double inhale + long exhale) whenever I felt anxiety building. This was the game changer — catching it early instead of waiting for the full attack.

Month 6: Maintenance Now I do it automatically. Morning breathing, bedtime breathing, and quick techniques when needed. Panic attacks are rare.

I used Lunair throughout because I needed something visual to follow — especially during panic moments when you can't think straight. But the technique matters more than the tool.

This isn't medical advice. I still see my therapist. But breathing exercises were the missing piece for me.

Where are you in your journey?

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