“It’s the same stuff we’ve talked about with diving tanks. You’re breathing out more CO2 than you’re breathing in oxygen, which makes your brain go goofy. Your thoughts are flying all over the place, right?” It’s true. Jay nods. More tears spill. “Put your lips like this. Like you’re whistling. There we go. Now breathe into your diaphragm, not your lungs. I want to see that belly pooch. Good. Give me five more. Now hold your breath. Ten seconds. Can you do that? Three, four, five, six, seven, eight—now let it out. Back to the diaphragm, give me six breaths. Now let go. Don’t think about it.
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