Anxiety

[Mandy950411]

Woke up last night gasping for breath and then a really sharp pain across the chest this is not the first time this has happened I'm waiting on my gp ringing has anyone else experience this and could it be anxiety xxx

[Savannah_claire_]

Never experienced it but I know its a symptom of anxiety, you'll be ok! I'm sorry you feel that way! you're not alone at all!

[Mandy950411 in reply to Savannah_claire_]

Got to see my gp at 3.20 today but the person I spoke to do sent seem to think it's my anxiety he has ked if I suffered from heartburn or acid I said no but my hubby said I've been catching my breath on my sleep for yrs it's just over the past few weeks I've woke up with it xx

[Savannah_claire_ in reply to Mandy950411]

Oh wow, very interesting. How does this make you feel?

[Mandy950411 in reply to Savannah_claire_]

It feels horrible when it happens as it makes u feel like this is the end and does then bring on my anxiety with it other makes you so scared the pain was bad and the gasping of breath is very frightening for me just hope I get sorted but got a feeling the gp I'm seeing will say it's my anxiety also utility not sure until I see her xxx

[Savannah_claire_ in reply to Mandy950411]

OK, try deep breathing to calm your heart rate and breathing. It should help calm down. Maybe put a heating pad whenever it hurts? I'm sorry you're going through this also if you have some essential oils, use that and put some on your wrist, that also helps calming. You'll be ok, try to stay positive, I know it's hard but you can do it. Tell yourself that you'll be ok and that everything will be OK too. Because it will! You're not alone at all!

[asianspirit in reply to Mandy950411]

Hi Mandy, have you done any intense stuff the whole day or just before sleeping? Also, maybe it has something to do with what you ate? How about your sleeping position?

[Mandy950411 in reply to asianspirit]

I was playing with the bairn carry on which I try to make a point of doing on my good days but never had this before but I do wounder ha e I over done things xxz

[asianspirit in reply to Mandy950411]

If you've had a busy day, try to relax before sleeping. It will help.

Sometimes, I use an "atomiser" and use calming essential oils. Then, I also listen to self-hypnosis I downloaded from YouTube - it's more on helping anxiety and self healing sessions.