Anxiety & Breathing

[Mavis12]

Hey everyone!

I’ve had anxiety for most of my life now but I’m starting to get the new sensation of not being able to breathe. It’s almost like I forget to.

I know breathing problems and anxiety are very common but it’s new for me.

I woke up in the middle of the night last night in a panic because it felt like I stopped breathing or something.

I know my lungs and heart are in top shape because I’ve gotten them both checked within the year.

I’m wondering what you guys do if you struggle with this awful symptom.

I try to do breathing exercises but sometimes it makes it worse because I’m so focused on my breathing, if that makes sense.

Anyways,

Thanks for taking the time to read this 🖤

[mrmonk]

Have you been checked for sleep apnea?

[Mavis12 in reply to mrmonk]

I haven’t and the only reason for that is because I have issues being able to breathe during the day as well.

[-Sasha-]

I've had anxiety for a few years and it's the worse it's ever been right now and it's because I have that same awful feeling where I can't catch my breath. It feels like my throat is closing up sometimes, which then causes me to panic. I have one trigger that I know of, but the rest of the time my attacks come out of nowhere. A couple of suggestions that I've gotten from here is to go outside in the fresh air and try to breathe easily again. It really does help and can hold off an attack. Now the tricky part is keeping your mind relaxed so when you're ready to go back inside it doesn't start all over again. Try to do something that will keep you distracted until you're able to fall asleep again. Hopefully it'll help you.

~S~

[Mavis12 in reply to -Sasha-]

Thank you for the advice.

I will try to do that.

I hope you get some peace soon 🖤