Breathe, Ease, Heal

Here are a few situations where focusing on or changing your breathing may not help during a trauma response: - Panic Attacks* 😰: Breathing heavily can lead to hyperventilation, reducing carbon dioxide levels in your body. Deep breaths may worsen it, making you feel lightheaded. 🫢 Deep breathing is counterproductive when hyperventilating.   - Unsafe Body Focus* 🚫: For some trauma survivors, focusing on the body feels unsafe, especially after medical trauma, sexual assault, or dissociation. 🫀 If connecting with your body is overwhelming, try safer coping strategies instead.   - Self-Judgment* 🪞: Judging yourself for not breathing “correctly” can intensify anxiety or panic. 🤔 Instead of focusing on the breath, explore alternative coping strategies.   - Inability to Breathe* 🫁: Struggling with breathing techniques due to medical issues, lack of practice, or uncertainty? ❌ Remember, other strategies exist to manage trauma responses without focusing on your breath. . . #TraumaHealing 💙 #MentalHealthAwareness 🧠 #CopingStrategies 🌱 #EmotionalWellness 🌟 #AnxietyRelief 😌 #TraumaRecovery 💪 #MindBodyConnection 🫶 #SelfCareTips 🌺 #PanicAttackSupport 💨 #HealingJourney 🛤️ #StressManagement 🕊️ #SelfCompassion 🤍 #EmotionalResilience 💖 #InnerHealing 🌻#healingonboard