Feeling like I’m gonna stop breathing

[mz_rachel]

Anyone awake??

[Crazy-K]

I'm awake. Are you ok? What can I do to help? Are you safe?

[mz_rachel in reply to Crazy-K]

Yeah just feeling really on edge like I’m gonna stop breathing any minute. My body is tense and I really wanna wake my bf up. Everyone is asleep. In my head I wanna call 911 =\ that’s how bad I’m overthinking shit. I’m tired but I can’t go to sleep bc of it.

[Crazy-K in reply to mz_rachel]

Is there any reason why you can't wake your boyfriend up? If that would help you to calm down and breathe better than maybe you should.

Another thing you could try is breathing slowly in through your nose and out of your mouth.

[Maxiomargie]

I am. Are you OK?

[mz_rachel]

Okay I’ll try... yeah he’s asleep. I’m just freaking out so bad right now..

[Maxiomargie]

Just sit for a minute and breathe. Take a deep breath and let it out through your mouth. This too shall pass. You're probably having a bit of an anxiety attack. You're going to be OK.

[mz_rachel in reply to Maxiomargie]

Thank you so much maxi, I’ve kinda calmed down.. I just hate this =*

[Maxiomargie in reply to mz_rachel]

Trust me, I know the feeling. Sometimes you just have to breathe slowly and deliberately. Do you have some nice no-caffeine tea? A cup of camomile tea can help. I'm drinking "Tension Tamer" right now!

[MKatic in reply to mz_rachel]

Hi you need to think about what u ate last nite ,or any drinking will make notes dreadful

[Jmerrick22]

Thank god someone else who gets like this! I haven't had it for a long time but today I'm like that. I keep in my head thinking what if I stop. I'm so concentrated on it I'm making myself lightheaded off and on. My psychologist told me a really cool breathing exercise to relax , my muscles are tight as hell too ATM. Try this .

First your gonna inhale and hold it for 5 seconds then exhale .

As you exhale say out loud relaxxxxx. I mean yeah it sounds and looks silly but it really does help. Try this for a little let me know if it helps

[mz_rachel in reply to Jmerrick22]

Thanks J. I heard about this method but when you’re in the moment everything you’ve learned seems to vanish but I will try this. I hate this s much but I’m glad you can relate and that makes me a little better...

[MinhHo123]

Feeling the same this morning. Sending you good vibes. Morning anxiety really sucks because I feel so vulnerable in the morning now. Hope your day gets better.

[mz_rachel in reply to MinhHo123]

Thank you Minh.. I hate it so much and it’s crippling my life and relationship with people. The people that know me is that I’m loud, funny and outgoing. And when my anxiety hits I’m a totally different person and I don’t wanna be that way. But it does get the best of me =*\