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Distress Tolerance DEEP BREATHE
Deep Breathing (DB)—Breathe to help the body relax
Deep Breathing:
 is free
 can be used anytime, anywhere
 delivers rich oxygen throughout my body
Exercises:
Flower & Candle Breathing
1. Breathe in slow & deep like I’m going to smell a flower. Breathe in good, calm feelings.
2. Hold for 2 seconds.
3. Breathe out like I’m going to blow out a candle. Breathe out stressful feelings.
4. Repeat.
Square Breathing
Count/take 10 deep breaths
Take only 6 breaths in 60 seconds
Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth
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