Hi Iwanttobefree and Laura,
The breathing exercises have to be practiced. I was doing them sooo wrong and I'm so thankful for our specialist. These ladies have so much on the ball. Once I got the breathing technique down, I didn't feel dizzy or short winded anymore. However, if the breathing exercises do not help you in the long run, you should talk to your doctor. Peace of mind is good medicine.
TIPS
-Exercising can help to manage your withdrawal easier overall.
-Watch your caffeine intake, especially after 6 pm. Drink decaffeinated coffee or herbal teas.
-A routine to relax your body at night helps some people fall asleep.
Here's another technique that the support specialist posted and it's been so good for me because I'm anxiety prone. This one is to help you to relax and again, you have to practice. Here it is:
Tension Releasing:
1) Let go of the tension in your neck and shoulders.
2) Let go of the tension in your jaw.
3) Focus completely on your breathing, nothing else.
4) As you exhale, let your shoulders drop and let your body sink into wherever you are.
5)Repeat this until you feel relaxed and centered.
*It's a skill. You may want to practice several times a day to make it a normal part of your routine.
I get on step three and I'm about to fall asleep. LOL LOL Keep working with this because it really helps. Anything the specialists post in the way of exercise/tips, I keep in my computer to work on daily. If you are prone to have panic attacks, please check out the panic site that Danielle posted. I've checked it out and it's awesome.
Keep us posted on how you're doing. Okay?
Stay Strong!!
Tutti
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