This phenomenon can exacerbate anxiety, as it often occurs during high-stress situations, leading to increased physical tension and mental strain.
[2] Email apnea can result in sleep disturbances, decreased energy levels, and heightened feelings of depression and anxiety.
To explore this, she conducted informal research by having friends and colleagues to respond to emails while monitoring their heart rates.
The remaining 20%, including trained professionals like a cellist and athletes, showed normal breathing patterns.
[4] To counteract email or screen apnea, some psychologists have suggested sitting comfortably in an upright posture while focusing on breathing without control.