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Can asthma make/cause anxiety

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So first off I'm new and I was wondering this, so for a minute I have been having really bad asthma attacks and I've been in the hospital a couple times and I was just wondering if it could effect mental health any anwsers would be nice. Have a nice day everyone πŸ˜€

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Anxiety can most definitely make your asthma symptoms worse.

Talking with your physician about how you are feeling is a good first step!

Do your best to avoid a stressful situation and try relaxation breathing exercises.

They help me 😊

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Gothlic in reply to Carakraft

Thank you Carakraft I will definitely talk to my physician I have been struggling with health anxiety and generalized anxiety for the past couple years yet asthma since I was 6-7 hope you are feeling well thanks for the reply πŸ€—πŸ€—

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We are in this together!

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