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book, or meditating.
• If you’re unsure what to do, you
can try deep breathing, which
stimulates the parasympathetic
nervous system and helps in-
duce calm.
• Start by setting a timer for 5
minutes and sitting in a com-
fortable space.
• Breathe in through your nose
for 4 seconds, hold it briefly,
and then exhale through your
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• Continue this practice for the re-
mainder of the time.
Stay in contact with your support
system through phone, internet,
and social media:
• This is very important.
• Humans are social creatures,
and if you have to limit contact
with loved ones, it can lead to
feelings of isolation and de-
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