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As I settle into the water, I decide to try a breathing exercise to calm my mind and body. I take a deep breath and fully exhale before inhaling once again and submerging my face in the water.

My body begins to adapt to the water's temperature, and I feel my heart rate begin to slow. As I hold my breath, my mind begins to quiet and my body feels more at ease.

I count the seconds as they tick by, my lungs feeling as if they are expanding with each passing moment. As the need to breathe begins to build, I remind myself ... Show more