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Why does taking deep, rapid breaths during a panic attack often make the anxiety feel much worse?

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Why does taking deep, rapid breaths during a panic attack often make the anxiety feel much worse?

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Why does taking deep, rapid breaths during a panic attack often make the anxiety feel much worse?
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