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Breathing into a paper bag is a stereotypical "calm yourself down when panicking" technique, but I've done it mid-panic and it has had an effect on me. With tha
by BlameKaneda 5y ago
Breathing into a paper bag is a stereotypical "calm yourself down when panicking" technique, but I've done it mid-panic and it has had an effect on me. With that being said, it's debatable as to how well it works.
- aaaaaaaaata 5y agoDepriving yourself of oxygen and increasing CO² does have a sedative effect, yes. Might also be the focus on one's breathing that helps one detatch from the stressor.