Yawning with Panic?: Does anyone else... - Anxiety and Depre...

Anxiety and Depression Support

90,953 members84,889 posts

Yawning with Panic?

DustinS85 profile image
2 Replies

Does anyone else yawn a lot when they are having a panic attack?

Written by
DustinS85 profile image
DustinS85
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
2 Replies

I actually force myself to yawn. My anxiety attacks cause me shortness of breath so it helps me regulate my breathing.

cricketannie profile image
cricketannie

So, I don’t think it has happened with a panic attack, but definitely with asthma attacks. When you aren’t getting enough oxygen you will yawn to try and get a deeper breath. I’ll bet your body is trying to help you out in taking a deep breath.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Anyone experience deteriorating health due to not leaving the house and/or sitting a lot?

Due to depression (and to an extent, anxiety) it's gotten really difficult to accomplish things...

Equal opportunity

Do you think someone with a mental illness should have the chance to be an elected official?

How to stop the Self mind games

i always have a feeling I know everything, i know what people are doing and thinking and that...

What to do when made feel worthless by own mother

Normally i dont open up about my feelings like this…. But in this group , even though im new here,...

Stuck

I want to work, I want to help people, but I cry at the drop of a hat. I try to care less, but I...