Feeling like i can not breath and anxtious

[Happy63]

I have been having real bad panic attacks since the virus is going around I have been feeling really anxious lately feel like if i don't force myself to breath i will stop. does anyone else have this problem

[hypercat54]

Breathing is an automatic body function and your body will carry on doing it without having to force yourself.

[Tlicht0829]

Sometimes just taking some time out of your day and placing your hand on your chest and belly to remind yourself you’re still breathing and your heart is still pumping helps. Try to note if you are tense as when we get nervous we tense up and this can tense the chest wall and abdominal muscles making it seem as though you can’t breathe.

If you’re not experiencing any other respiratory symptoms this is most likely due to anxiety and panic and will pass. Try to relax as much as possible and check in with yourself when you feel this way to see how tense you are.

[4fishylady]

I have also had these feelings, but my resource for help is the Bible and prayer. I strongly believe in God, and that He is still in control of everything! As I read my favorite passages, His Spirit within calms me and frees me to keep on doing the things I need to do. One verse is "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7. Someone has said that there are 365 "Fear nots" in the Bible. If you look up "anxious" in the Bible, there are many references. One of them is "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things." Phillippians 4:6 - 8 (But, these things only apply if you have a relationship with God, through asking Him for forgiveness of your sins, and asking Jesus Christ to come into your life, making you a new person in Him. I will be praying that everyone who reads this will come to faith in Jesus Christ.)

[Jomom]

I definitely understand. I'm driving my family nuts. I don't want anyone near my kids or myself. We literally stay in the house. I go to work and lock my office door to avoid contact. I swear I have every symptom, but I don't. I broke down the other day because you don't wanna feel that fearful, but u can't help it.

[irish-coleen in reply to Jomom]

This Is exactly how I am.plus I've underlying I'll health.Im trying my best to stop worrying so much and do as the authorities tell us to do,and I'm praying hard for my loved ones and the world,Take Care,

[Jomom in reply to irish-coleen]

Please Pray for me and I will be praying for u

[irish-coleen in reply to Jomom]

Hi Jomom I will I promise, thankyou I'd appreciate it very much xx