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Scenario

What to do when breath awareness increases anxiety

My mindfulness apps tell me to return to the breath but sometimes my breathing feels anxious and focusing on it makes everything worse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Breath can carry emotional charge and trauma history, making it an unreliable anchor for certain nervous systems.

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Patan
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