Simple Breathing Exercises to Manage Anxiety After Stroke

Dec 18, 2025
6 mins

Episode Description

Anxiety is a common side effect of stroke, especially considering people can worry about having another stroke.

Research indicates that roughly 20% of stroke survivors may have anxiety-related issues.

After stroke, I’ve found a variety of breathing exercises to be helpful in navigating the frustrating challenges that a stroke can cause, including anxiety.

In this episode, I’ll be discussing two simple breathing patterns that have helped me work through some post-stroke anxiety.

For more information on post-stroke anxiety and the breathing exercises I’ve mentioned, be sure to review the links and resources in this article: https://strokerecoveryrehab.com/2024/09/01/simple-breathing-practices-to-manage-anxiety-after-stroke/

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