Is it possible to reduce or eliminate distress responses immediately ?

[throwayaccount]

A lot of anxiety disorders , traumatic stress and other things like this are conditioned responses. So if we had a way to immediately stop the distress response could we then use it alongside therapy to de condition those distress responses and effectively treat PTSD ?

[OceanBreeze]

 

Breathing to reduce stress

Scientific studies have shown that controlling your breath can help to manage stress and stress-related conditions. Breath control is also used in practices such as yoga, tai chi and some forms of meditation. Many people use their breathing to help promote relaxation and reduce stress.