Controlling Breathing

[garshe]

Breathing is normal for anyone who doesn't have COPD etc. I never thought about it just breathed in and out. Now with Severe COPD I sometimes forget to Breathe and have to concentrate when out and about. I manage great and am not on oxygen or anything and I can do almost everything be it at a slower pace. I just find I am constantly thinking about my breathing and if I don't I can get out of breath which can sometimes lead to horrific panic attacks. I am a talkative lady so would be better if I didn't talk when walking 🤣. Just wish I could breathe normally without having to dwell on it .If I don't think about it I just climb the stairs in one but if I think first I end up going up slowly step by step and holding my breath. It's all mind over matter and hopefully I'm getting there. I must remember Smell the roses and slowly blow out the candle. Easy .😉

[Gladwyn]

Yep! Easy easy😀😀😀

[lorianxiety]

hello Garshe ,how are you today.Reading over your comments on OCPD.and how ianxiety interferes with your breathing.I have a similar problem mild asthma,and health anxiety,I too have or feel restricted with breathing though outwardly not showing or prone to breathlessness,anyway im going to read somemore on your problem and see what else I can addd,im older too and live alone ,think you have a partner......its an awful thing if you let it get you down,if you want to respond,please do ,love a wee talk.

[Ergendl]

Identifying with you a bit, garshe. Before I was diagnosed with COPD in 2015, I noticed I used to forget to breathe in after I had breathed out. Very strange.