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Posted 1/30/2013 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
I need help. Does anxiety make it hard for you to breath 24/7 and give you a feeling that's something is in your throat also 24/7? I have had these symptomseveryday all day for a year now. Also I have had no energy at all everyday activities that i use to have no problem doing drains me now. Is this normal
Posted 1/30/2013 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi manalynn and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of these symptoms that you have been suffering through lately.:( I know how it is to feel these sensations, and it is no fun.

The first thing that is always advisable to do when having new or worsening physical symptoms, is to get an all clear from your doctor...just to make sure that there is not a medical reason for the things that you have been experiencing.

These things can certainly be caused by anxiety, but better safe than sorry.

While you are there, you can discuss treatment options with your doctor if you have not already. Therapy and/or medication are both choices that are effective and available for you to consider.

Posting here with a community of other people who understand is also a helpful...so stay on with us and let us support you through this time.;)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/30/2013 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi scaredy cat thank you for replying. I have been to the doctor countless times. I've had blood test done, EKG, checked for acid reflex and everything has came back fine. Being a mom of two i feel like my kids are suffering because i can't do anything. I'm always having trouble breathing and so tired . The doctors just look at me like I'm crazy.
Posted 1/30/2013 5:07 AM (GMT 0)
Okay, well at least you have checked out medically...that is good news.:)

Now you will want and need to find a doctor who knows how to help treat a patient with anxiety...or perhaps give a therapy referral!

Until then, I am going to post a link that has two url's for breathing exercises (from our Resource Guide) as well as directions for 'The Divided Breath'...my personal favorite anxiety reducer. When I had the shortness of breath symptom, it worked for me when nothing else did.:)



https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=2064222

I wish you the best...give these a try and see how you do. Also look into seeing a doctor that will take you seriously and partner with you through this struggle.



S.C.

Posted 2/6/2013 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
  Hi Manalynn

  I had similar problems with my breating and throat.  I went to a number of doctors and they thought I had GERD (acid reflux).  After 6 months of unsuccessful treatment my gastro. doctor told me he did not think I had reflux and wanted me to see a neurologist.  The neuro. doc. thought I had myofacia tension and put me on amitripyline for it.  After about a month did helped alot.  One thing it did was let me get a good nights sleep. That helped alot because I would normally wake up fivr to ten times a night.  I think between my stressful job and raising three kids, not eating the right foods and lack of a good sleep caused my problems.  I am now trying to relax more eat right and get enough sleep.  All seem to be helping.  Hope this information was helpfull.  I don't know if you have the same thing.

  Take care and try to destress.  I know it is not easy to destress.  One thing that helped me at work and at home was to get rid of a lot of clutter and get my kids to pick up after themselves so I had more free time.

Good luck and god bless.

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