Symptomatic

[Notme2]

I have been recently diagnosed with anxiety. I have tried diversional therapy , exercises and other techniques which has helped greatly. However, there is one symptom that keeps reoccurring: shortness of breath with a lump feeling in my throat. It happens at different points throughout the day and I have no control of it. It's been this way for a few weeks now. Has anyone ever gone through this?

[Dolphin14]

Hi

Sounds like you are keeping things under control. Great job.

I carry my anxiety in my stomach. It churns and gives me a sick feeling. However there have been a few times where I've had the symptoms you have. It was just the spot my anxiety appeared a couple of times.

One time I was in therapy when it happened. By the end of the session when I was more relaxed it had gone away.

I do a therapy called IFS. It's about paying attention to our emotions and where and how they are showing up in our body. When I get the physical symptom of anxiety I address it. Sounds crazy but I've been taught to talk to it, acknowledge it and pay attention to it.

I tell myself I know you are here. There's nothing going on to be afraid of. Just try and relax etc etc

It really does work. Accept it as a sign and work with it.

Best of luck to you

[Notme2 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thanks so much. I will try this. Because I think this is the scariest symptom to me of them all. I'll be fine and happy. Then all of a sudden short of breath lump in the my throat maybe for and hour then it goes away then maybe happen again later at some point. Almost every other day. Thanks so much. I will let you know how it goes! And thank you for sharing your coping strategies!

[Dolphin14 in reply to Notme2]

Yes, let me know how it goes.

Best of luck..

[Lynl in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes , it’s just another part of anxiety , but sounds like your doing all the right things , great job , I throw myself into exercise and try to keep my mind off anxieties , not always successful but keep pushing on! 😊Keep in touch

[Notme2 in reply to Lynl]

Thanks so much I will try and it's amazing that you have also found something to help as well! Keep pushing everyday is another day to do and feel better!

[LilyAnnepuppy]

That is a symptom I get. I understand your concern. Mine comes and goes. When it happens at dinner time I can’t eat. But in my case, a little enforced dieting isn’t a bad thing. I just roll with it because in general I’m feeling so much better than I have in a long time.

[Notme2 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Thanks alot! I feel the same way that you feel. I have been feeling well generally since this all started. No hear palpitations, no nausea or insomnia. It's just the shortness of breath that has been consistent over the past few weeks. Once a day twice a day! Thanks for responding!

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to Notme2]

No problem. That’s what we’re all here for; sharing our experience, strength and hope.

[Lynl]

Yes I think we have all gone through that and I have friends who go through that in the more you think about it the more it happens that’s also a sign of anxiety however if it’s overwhelming you talk to your doctor about it but yes those are also signs of panic and anxiety and they come out of nowhere

[Notme2 in reply to Lynl]

Thanks for the response. It was concerning cause it happens so regularly and randomly. Going through this can be so difficult. But I'm glad to have you guys support

[Lynl]

Glad to help