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raccoon

(31,124 posts) Mon Feb 11, 2013, 10:58 AM Feb 2013

You always hear, "Take a deep breath, " "Breathe!" etc.

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Why do most people hold their breath or take shallow breaths when they are upset, scared, etc? (Original Post) raccoon Feb 2013 OP

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1. imo: it is a direct reaction to adrenalin, released into the system upon being upset.

Mon Feb 11, 2013, 11:08 AM

Feb 2013