Unfortunately, it’s just deep breathing.

I cannot even begin to explain my utter frustration when you are having a panic attack, gasping, clawing at your throat, and someone or some search engine just tells you to breathe deeply. I might hate this more than the average person because until two months ago I had undiagnosed breathing issues. But no matter how you slice it, the idea of dealing with what feels like the most enormous problem possibly ever with a few deep breaths is absolutely infuriating.

It’s the old when someone tells you to calm down in the middle of an argument. As if that has literally ever worked. A few months ago, out of sheer stubbornness, I decided, you know what? I will do all this stupid breathing and when it doesn’t work, I will have that much more righteous indignation!

Bad news for me, breathing is actually really nice. Now that I can breathe without obstruction, I love it even more. Breathing is all around super great. So take a deep breath. It’s good for you.

Want to know something else infuriating though? Still 10 more days until my psych results.