Aww. Youre so sweet. Actually its more because Ive researched anxiety to death lol.
Okay so lets break it down:
(1) Doing nothing ---> this is perfect but pointless if you are still practising nervous behaviours.
Improvement: Do nothing AND practise calmness meaning if you were driving and suddenly you became aware of your breathing, accept that these are symptoms of anxiety and go BACK to WHAT you were doing. You are telling the brain by your behaviour that all is good, dont sweat it.
(2) Controlling breathing ---> security behaviour purposed to reduce your symptoms. Goal: Extinguish. Otherwise will perpetuate anxiety. Follow (1)
(3) Taking deep breaths ---> security behaviour to reduce symptoms. Goal: Extinguish Will perpetuate anxiety.
(4) Yawning in an effort to get more air ---> security behaviour. Goal: Extinguish. Will perpetuate anxiety.
(5) Body scanning by being hyper aware of your body--> security behaviour
Goal: Extinguish. Will perpetuate anxiety.
Def of safety behaviour: safety seeking is any cognitive or behavioural response intended to prevent or minimize a feared outcome. It is also an attempt to reestablish a feeling of comfort or calm and a sense of being safe. Source: The anxiety and worry workbook by dr. Aaron beck
You are engaging in cognitive safety seeking.