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Let yourself be still for a few
moments. Just experience your relaxed
muscles. Continue to breathe slowly and
deeply. Feel any tension flow out. Your
relaxation can get deeper with each
breath.
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When you are ready, bring your
attention back to your breathing. Notice
your body and how it feels. If you have
had your eyes closed, imagine the room.
When you are ready, open your eyes.
Among others, this exercise is
employed by the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs to help veterans deal
with such traumatic experiences as battle
fatigue and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Progressive muscle relaxation stops your
panic attack on multiple levels by
providing distraction, eliminating physical
symptoms and by improving your health.
Practice for a few times in a calm state
to get to know this exercise and to learn
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