Panic Disorder 411

Recovery Skills for Panic Disorder & Alcoholism

Diaphragmatic Breathing

STEP 1 Breathe in slowly through your nose, letting your belly rise as your diaphragm expands, then exhale slowly and forcefully, letting your belly fall. Place your hand on your belly so you can feel the diaphragm rise and fall. This diaphragmatic breathing brings immediate calm and stress relief, and when paired with Dr. Weil's 4-7-8 pattern it becomes a simple, powerful exercise that takes less than two minutes.