Thread: Using the 4-7-8 Trick?

I will try this next time I take cocaine.

Originally Posted by craiggarcia

I will try this next time I take cocaine.

Well after a half hour or it shouldn't be an issue lol

I tried the 4-7-8 technique and modified it more to my liking (it was uncomfortable on my neck sometimes with the hold and long exhale). I breathe in for 3 seconds then exhale comfortably while counting to 11. Most of the time I complete my exhale around 7 seconds. i can't find the site now but i read somewhere about a study that showed breathing every 11 seconds results in greater relaxation. This 1 minute thing is exaggerated for those of us who don't fall asleep easily or aren't completely exhausted... but these breathing techniques and breath focus really does work well and can really reduce the time it takes a person to fall asleep. For me it generally takes about 10 minutes or so before I am out. Once I start getting closer to passing out, it starts taking longer than 11 seconds for me to breathe again. Nice slow breathes followed by periods of not breathing have been the best way to relax for me.