Light headed

Hi Richard,

Have you had any results with breathing exercises?

The lightheadedness, along with the cold/numb/tingling in extremities (parathesia) is usually indicative of rapid/shallow breathing, which we often do unconsciously as a result of anxiety.

We have some good breathing links in our Resources, or I will post my personal go-to breathing practice at your request if you are interested.:)

Peace and health!

S.C.

Here you go...:)

It does really take some time to get used to, so try it several times before deciding if it is a good technique for you.

The Divided Breath:

Imagine your lungs as having 3 parts. The bottom third, the middle, and top third.

 

On the inhale fill the bottom third first, then the middle and finally the third. Make sure that this is one continuous breath, but divided, with a slight pause in between each third.

 

Hold the breath in for 3-5 seconds if possible. Exhale in reverse. First blow out the top third, then the middle, and finally the bottom third of your lungs until all air is expelled. (remember the pauses)

 

Repeat several rounds for a toatal of about 10 minutes. Practicing this every day will not only give you control and structure to your breathing, it will strengthen and loosen the thoractic muscles, allowing better, more productive breathing, and relieving the chest tightness

S.C.

Best wishes, and keep posting!

S.C.

Thank you Scaredy Cat. I will definitely give that a shot! I will let you know how it works for me!

Princessmel, the only thing I've found as of now that helps with the cold hands and feet is some exercise. I found if I go find something to do, they seem to warm up some.