So tired

[Olivia-Dre-123]

I am getting so tired and breathless lately I was put on Trimbow as things had worsened,what can I do to relax as I am so anxious.

[Homely2]

asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups....

This should be a link to the free of charge asthma UK mindfulness course. I would have a look at doing that.

[Olivia-Dre-123 in reply to Homely2]

Thank u for that.

[Patk1]

Read up on controlled pursed lips breathing technique, on Aluk website.itll steady yr breathing & help u to relax.anxiety makes breathing worse,so if u practise this,eg whn watching TV,listening to music,itll become easier to use it when u need to - walking,going upstairs,struggling with breathing,for anxiety x

[PaulineHM]

Hello,

It’s tough going sometime isn’t it ?

It might worth discussing with your GP as well.

I was like that this summer, very tired and much more breathless than usual. It turned out that my Ferritin - iron levels were very low. Began the prescription from the doctor and felt better very quickly.

As someone has already mentioned the support groups online with Asthma + Lung UK can be very helpful.

You can also tune into this every week live or there are plenty of sessions to use in between. Excellent for anxiety.

youtube.com/live/yftUJQF6Ll...

Hope you feel better very soon. Let us know won’t you ?

Go well

Pauline

[Coughingalltheway]

I take an amino acid supplement called L-theanine when I'm feeling anxious and it seems to help a little. I would recommend doing your own research and maybe speak with your health provider first. I have spoken with the guys on asthma and lung helpline but they cannot advise on supplements.

[Izb1]

I would ask your gp to check your b12 , this can make you tired all the time x

[Olivia-Dre-123 in reply to Izb1]

I get vitb injections every 2 months.

[Izb1 in reply to Olivia-Dre-123]

It's good to rule out those things first. If it's your breathing perhaps speak with your gp about Oramorph it's supposed to help x

[Olivia-Dre-123 in reply to Izb1]

Yes your right I will do that thanx

[anng1814]

Personally, I think Trimbow has increased my anxiety levels - it is a horrible feeling.

[Bizylizy]

I take Magnesium OK supplement. Magnesium plays a part in helping muscles relax.

[Karenanne61]

You could try talking therapy for anxiety. It's hard work but it works. Also yoga has many benefits. Crafting helps me too. Good luck!

Some of my Christmas crafts.

[Patk1 in reply to Karenanne61]

Love Yr craft makes x

[Karenanne61 in reply to Patk1]

Thankyou 😊 I love my glue gun!

[Patk1 in reply to Karenanne61]

My dil makes hoops too+ she loves her glue gun.i always used to sew + knit x

[Karenanne61 in reply to Patk1]

The trouble is I get glue on my fingers and then can't open my phone - it's fingerprint access!🤣 Don't you fancy sewing or knitting anymore?

[Patk1 in reply to Karenanne61]

Haha.ive adrenal insufficiency,which along with respiratory failure & many lung probs,has taken my energy x

[Olivia-Dre-123 in reply to Patk1]

Aww bless u x

[Germantara]

When you're feeling breathless anxiety creeps in and that doesn't help try and see g p or respertory nurse hope you will get some good advise from the forum

[Nula2]

Hi Olivia, Lots of the lovely, supportive members on this amazing site have posted some ideas. Hope they help😊❤️❤️