Can stress make you feel like it’s hard to breathe?

[mz_rachel]

Oh another night..

[MsTree]

YES!

[mz_rachel in reply to MsTree]

Like I feel like I’m taking my last breath...

[MsTree in reply to mz_rachel]

Whether you're going through a life crisis or nothing at all is going on, stress hits anyway. I haven't felt like I could take a deep breath for 3 years. However, I had a blood test and found that I have next to none iron in my blood. Iron carries oxygen and without it, it's hard to breathe. Add stress to that it's like running a marathon in place.

[mz_rachel in reply to MsTree]

It’s like my brain can’t comprehend the reality and what I’m making up that can seem real. Like I need to learn how to let go of things...

[LisztLover]

Absolutely! Stress can do a real number on your body, mind and spirit.

[Poppypig]

Absolutely. Have you tried some mindfulness/meditation/yoga? Works for me (most of the time!)

[mz_rachel in reply to Poppypig]

I could try harder on those. I usually fight myself and bring myself in a panic state. I’ve heard a lot of what helps and have read countless comments and medical advices from professionals but it’s like my brain can’t comprehend and I still freak myself out. I’m re learning what I know that makes sense.

[Boomdiay88]

Anxiety is so horrible, hard to breathe is just one symptom of a long, long list that anxiety can throw at you.

You will be ok. You will be ok!

[mz_rachel in reply to Boomdiay88]

Thank you Boom. Like we’re obviously breathing but in our brain at least mine feels like it’s my last. I just need to re-train my brain on what’s logic vs what I’m thinking it could be.

[Boomdiay88]

I was so bad a couple weeks ago - genuinely convinced I was having a heart attack, I called out an ambulance and honestly felt like a right sponge when they told me it was an anxiety attack.

It was so bad for about 2 weeks solid, once I learned all the effects I was having were just symptoms of anxiety and that I actually wasn’t dying, I am slowly getting on top of it.

It’s not easy convincing yourself you’re ok when your own brain is telling you otherwise. Trying to apply mind over matter where anxiety is involved is bloody hard!

Here whenever you need help!

[mz_rachel in reply to Boomdiay88]

I replied up top!

[mz_rachel]

Gosh that is exactly how I feel and I’m sure there are a lot of us out there going through the same thing and it’s just hard. My brain can’t comprehend the difference anymore. I’m so sorry you went through what you did a couple weeks ago. I can genuinely understand and brings me back to where my mom had to call the ambulance for me. I still remember that night crystal clear. Before it never really hit me till in the evening time but now even my days are affected by my anxiety, it’s frustrating. I feel like a burden to everyone and hear the same crap over and over. This is not who I truly am, it’s a part of me but yes it affects me from being the person who they know and enjoy. And that part sucks-

[Dessertmouse58]

Yes it can.. some stress is ok but too too much is not ok. What’s going on ?

[mz_rachel in reply to Dessertmouse58]

Just work getting to me. I work from home and I’ve become lonely and stressed bc I do it all. My mind is overwhelmed with the things I gotta do.

[Dessertmouse58]

I’m so sorry your going through all this.. is there any way you can take time off? You can only function well if you take time to care for your needs. It’s highly important. Your more important than a job that’s hurting you. Stop working temporarily if you have to. No one is a machine. Seek help from trusted people. Seek another job? Do what you can to take days off.