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When someone hyperventilates (over breathing), although it may feel to that person as if they are not getting enough oxygen, this is not true. They are getting enough oxygen, but breathing out too much Carbon Dioxide, upsetting the normal body chemistry and causing some unpleasant side effects.
The theory behind breathing into a paper bag is to breathe back in some of the excessive amounts of carbon dioxide being breathed out, but this should only be used if certain that the over breathing is only caused by anxiety/stress. Hyperventilation can occur as a result of underlying medical problems, and if this is the case, breathing into a paper bag can make the condition worse. A person should also only use the bag for short periods, alternating between breathing with the bag for about 10 seconds and then without for 15 seconds.
However, there is conflicting views over the use of a paper bag and many sources say that it is no longer recommended.
The best way to help a person who is hyperventilating is to calm them down. This can be done by getting them to count from 100 backwards or talking about something trivial that will take their mind off their panic, but not make them more stressed. This also works as it is very difficult to hyperventilate and talk at the same time!
Concentrating on breathing patterns will also help, a person who is hyperventilating will usually breathe in quickly and sharply and not spend enough time breathing out, so forcing themselves to slow their breathing down and concentrate on long exhalation will help.
If you are with a person who is hyperventilating be kind but firm - make them talk to you and control their breathing, counting with them while they breathe can also help (breathe in for 3 counts and out for 4 etc)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes it does your blood now is overloaded with oxygen. you must decrease it and breathing in carbon dioxide is a good way to do it. There is a good supply of carbon dioxide in the bag you are breathing into. Stop procedure as soon as normal returns, you do not need under-supply of oxygen.
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∙ 11y agoIt is not. Breathing into a bag is done because it calms you down. What happens is the bag concentrates the carbon dioxide you exhale, meaining that you are getting less oxygen. Because of the decreased oxygen, your body starts to slow down and you feel calmer. Don't mistake this with breathing easier; you are actually getting less air.
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∙ 15y agoNo, because inside a lunchbag(the brown one) has a lot of germs and bacteria that might cause you to throw-up.
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How do you relax during panic attack?
I relax by trying to calm down and breathe in a paper bag! Thanks Leanne Herndon
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Is breathing into a paper bag a reliable way to cope with panic attacks?
Breathing into a paper bag is a reliable way to cope with panic attacks, but only in some cases. Breathing into a paper bag can help the individual get their breathing under control if they are hyperventilating but it won't do much otherwise.
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What happens when someone hyperventilates?
They breathe too much oxygen. This causes light-headedness. Breathe slowly for awhile or breathe into a paper bag to raise your CO2 .
How can you control your anger so you could breathe better and not to fall because of your breathing problems and when you dont know what your problem is and when you cant breathe when your angry?
Try to go for a walk as much as it´s possible. You will see, you won´t get angry that fast. If it happens that you can´t breathe like you should, make sure you have a paper bag or a plastic bag with you. When you start feeling dizzy in your head, because of wrong breathing, you have to much oxygen in your blood. When you breathe into the bag for a short time, you breathe again carbon dioxine, which reduces the oxygen in your blood and makes you feel better. Please, make sure you only breathe a couple of times into the bag!!!
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Can numbness be a symptom of a panic attack?
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