4-7-8 Technique

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I’m going to begin counting up for 4 seconds. While I do that, I want you to take a deep breath in.

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1, 2, 3, 4

Line 3

Hold that breath in for 7 seconds.

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

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Now breath out for 8 seconds

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

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Repeat this breathing pattern for as many times as you like until you feel more at ease.