thanks for sharing what works for you. I can also get into a meditative-like state by listening to different pieces of music.

I'm determined that I won't allow myself to fall into the habit of panic attacks, so have been been doing my best to practice breathing quietly & consistently as I've been taught at a Buteyko workshop a few weeks ago.

Today I got the tight feeling in my chest that comes from doing too much (I'd walked around town at lunchtime for over 90 minutes) & knew my heart would start racing unless I sat quietly breathing evenly. It took a while, but I was eventually able to continue my day (eat lunch!) then work at my desk for the rest of the afternoon. I ignored the stuff that had to be done on my feet, & I still have a bit of tightness & tiredness 6 hours later, but heart is working slowly & surely, because I've been concentrating on my breathing all that time.

Because I never learnt to breathe properly my physio had been at me for months to do a course in Buteyko technique, and as improper breathing causes lots of my problems (tiredness, lack of concentration, racing heart, panic attack symptoms) I'm getting better the more I follow instructions.

sandra who had another good day!

History of Dr Buteyko & his work