By breathing slowly when you’re stressed, you will reduce the level of tension in your body. This won’t get rid of or control your unpleasant emotions, but it will help you to handle them more effectively. Moreover, your breathing can become a powerful aid—an anchor that steadies you in the midst of emotional storms. So slow, deep breathing is useful for all of us whenever we’re stressed in any way. But it’s especially important at times when you feel as if you can’t breathe properly.
