Originally Posted By: Meadowlark
Just thought I'd put in my two pennies to say that, while taking a moment to gather one's wits about oneself in an emergency is vitally important, some breathing techniques can actually work against a person, especially if one has a history of hyperventilation or panic attacks.


That is a very interesting observation. I had not throught of that before!
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