Has anyone tried breathing practices in panic attacks?

I have panic attacks, especially at night. I wake up with a feeling of fear, my heart beats, and it seems that there is no air. I read that breathing exercises can help, but I don’t know where to start and how to do it. Maybe someone really tried and can share what works or not? I don’t want to swallow pills, I want to find something natural. The main thing is that it was simple, without complicated techniques and long meditations.

I had the same thing — especially when everything is piling up and you’re alone in it all. I tried to just breathe deeply, go outside for some fresh air, but it was of little use. I accidentally came across an article on techtimes.com, they were talking about the Liven app. I decided to try it — it really helps to hold on. It has simple things: you breathe according to the instructions, notice how you feel, and it seems to guide you. Without overload, everything is human. After a couple of weeks, I felt a difference — I became calmer, started sleeping better. The main thing is not to keep anxiety inside. The longer we drag it out, the harder it is to get out.

Breathing practices can really help, especially if you do them regularly. The main thing is not to wait for an instant effect. When the panic starts, you can just focus on breathing: slow breath in through your nose, a short pause, then slow exhalation. This slightly slows down the heartbeat and helps to regain control. I also noticed that it’s important not to be afraid of the attack itself. When you know that it will pass, it becomes easier. Gradually the body learns to react more calmly.