Breathing

[oliviaaa1]

Why every time I leave the house I feel like I can’t breath. I can breath perfectly fine, I can take a full gasp of air and my lungs feel healthy. But mentally I can’t breathe. It feels like I’m struggling to breathe, my throat feels tight from tension. I don’t know how to get rid of this. I tried my best explaining this I know it sounds complicated

[oliviaaa1]

This last for about 45 minutes but it feels like forever

[Agora1 in reply to oliviaaa1]

Sorry Olivia I meant to answer earlier but got distracted.

I wanted to respond to your post. Actually, I understand what

you are saying. It is not that complicated in that when we get

fearful about something, every muscle in our body tightens up

including the throat muscles.

One way to rid yourself of the tightness is to gently message the

front of your throat in order to relax those muscles.

Another thing you can do is to focus in on your negative thoughts

and reverse the thought to a positive one. Telling yourself, I can breathe

just fine. This is anxiety trying to stop me from going out. This is my body

and my mind will control my thoughts not anxiety.

I will do what I want to do and then drop your shoulders down and breathe.

Once you go out and start moving your muscles, the tightness should dissipate

as you release the built up adrenaline. xx

[oliviaaa1 in reply to Agora1]

Your right, I started feeling better and relieved while I was out. It’s just the beginning feeling that’s so scary

[Agora1 in reply to oliviaaa1]

Good for you Olivia...each time you do that,

Anxiety will learn to back off. I'm proud of you : ) xx

[oliviaaa1 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you 😊