Breathing is mostly an autonomic act, but it changes during crises with increased rates when stress hormones are triggered. Panic often leads to quick, shallow breathing, causing individuals to gasp for air. First responders, like Battalion Chief Andy Bozzo, prioritize breath regulation to help victims manage panic. This process calms the nervous system, allowing individuals to gain control over stress levels. Slow inhalations and exhalations initiate a calming chain reaction crucial for coping in emergencies.
The one thing you can do to manage your panic in uncertain or potentially life-threatening situations is to pay as much attention to your breath in a crisis as you do on your yoga mat.
When emotions are heightened, the elevated levels of stress hormones trigger a nervous system response which includes an increase in your breathing rate.
The first thing first responders focus on is helping people who are showing signs of panic regulate the breath, which is essential in managing high-stress levels.
When you slow your inhalations and exhalations, a chain of reactions is set in place that can quiet the nervous system response.
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