I feel like I can't breathe

[Lycholko]

Has anyone ever felt like they either couldn't get enough air in or out of their lungs for longer periods of time? I've felt like that for the past two days and it feels like it's never going to end. My parents told me I might have pulled a muscle in my chest from something but I'm still not sure. I've been panicking silently for the past two days, trying not to bother my family. I am mostly just looking for some reassurance, that I don't have some medical condition that will control my life. This may be an overreaction but I'm still really scared.

[Freedom57]

Hi Lycholko

When I’ve had high anxiety in the past I felt like I couldn’t get in enough air, like a deep breath.

Have you tried breathing exercises, meditation.

Hope you figure out what’s going on

[Lycholko in reply to Freedom57]

Thank you for your response Freedom57. I have tried many breathing exercises and they work for a few minutes. However, after those few minutes, I still feel bad. I am starting to feel a little better, but I'm not at a 100% yet.

[mydogs]

Hi Lycholko been going through the same thing for past2 weeks and it scares the life out of me it’s like I can’t take a good intake of breath and just small little gasps,it has been put down to anxiety and the more we try to breath the more difficult it becomes I was told to breath in for 6 and out for 8 try that and see how it goes good luck and I know it’s not easy but try not to worry .

[Lycholko in reply to mydogs]

Thanks for responding! I haven't tried that breathing exercise yet. I have tried 4-4-4 breathing, if you've ever heard of it. It's where you inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and exhale for 4. I will definitely try that exercise.