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Posted 12/5/2016 6:00 PM (GMT -5)
So I've been a little stressed, I noticed I tend to either hold my breath like from my stomach or take deep breaths like I'm trying to get a breath in. I'm guessing I'm having acute episodes of hyperventilation my face gets very tingle and I get dizzy. I try not to take such deep breaths and I try not to yawn or sigh a million times. I hate this do uncomfortable and of course I went on darn Dr. GOogle and says could cause heart attack spasm in very rare cases ughhhh why do I read this why. I could just ask my Dr at work.
Posted 12/5/2016 6:40 PM (GMT -5)
Yes the worst thing I do is look up things on google. Maybe some conscious breathing exercises would help you. Check a few out and see what one feels the most natural and comfortable and use it when you are having issues with this.
Posted 12/5/2016 7:58 PM (GMT -5)
Aww PK,

Sorry you are feeling stressed...and then had this scare from what you read.

However, I can say with as much assurance as I can to you that your anxious breathing is not going to cause a heart attack. This just simply doesn't happen without some pre-existing condition, that you do not have.

So, put that worry aside, and work those coping skills. You'll be feeling better soon. :)

Peace and progress,

S.C.
Posted 12/6/2016 8:53 AM (GMT -5)
Google air hunger.
Posted 12/6/2016 11:32 AM (GMT -5)
Hi kittay,

I am so sorry you are feeing this way i can totally understand how you feel
For the last 7 month I been suffering diificulties breathing everyday- everything started since a throat infection and now when I breath I feel like I can take full breath (which maybe cause the hyperventilation, but after 10-20 minutes when I calm down it get better) and I get throat tightnes as well (strange but only on the left side) :(

But hang in there they say it get better, I hope it will be soon
Posted 12/6/2016 12:28 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Kittay, I know exactly how you feel about your breathing. This actually happened to me once again last night. Then I had such panic. Took a lorazepam and in 30 minutes was back to normal. Last night while searching on google I found this site and became a member. Your post about breathing was me to a tee. I feel I'm not alone, that others feel this way too. I will start trying some apps on my tablet for relaxation and breathing. I hope you feel better soon. Just know you are not alone in this breath holding. Not sure what the reason for doing it is.
Posted 12/6/2016 12:47 PM (GMT -5)
Anxious breathing is the worst- I know the feeling.
Sometimes it helps if you put a hand on your stomach and feel the breaths going in and out. For whatever reason, it helps breathing regulation.
You're definitely not alone in this scary feeling!
Posted 12/6/2016 3:43 PM (GMT -5)
I think all anxiety sufferers have this at some point...at varying degrees from mild to severe.

Iv'e had it when the anxiety is a bit lower and i think hey this feels better.. Then the unable to take a satisifying breath happens ... Anxiety throwing me a curve ball to keep me on my toes.

I describe it as sucking through a straw with my finger over the end .

This might sound daft pretty , but i got so fed up with it happening and thinking it was something serious , i made my self go on a route march type walk and said come on then do your worse... After about 5 mins it evened out and half hour later it had disappeared .

I needed to prove to my self that i wasnt physically ill.

I hope it settles down.

Keep up the good work... feeling the fear and doing it anyway xxx
Posted 12/6/2016 6:20 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you everyone!!!! Feeling a little less stressed working on the breathing trying not to take huge deep breaths for no reason when I know I can breathe lol. I notice it when I get anxious or angry it starts ugh but I'm working on.. if I'm not back on here for a bit everyone have a wonderful Christmas and Happy whatever you celebrate.... 😘😘
Posted 12/6/2016 11:42 PM (GMT -5)
You too PK!!

Glad to hear you are working towards your recovery goals, and are feeling better today!

Peace and progress,

S.C.
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