anxiety?

Hi people,
I have been having the feeling of not taking in enough of air. There is always this funny sensation after I take in some air and that leads to me 'gasping' for more air, sighing or yawning. Is that anxiety related? Thanks...

Hi... thanks for your suggestion. I have been to 2 cardiologists and the results came back fine. I was told that I have some ectopic heartbeats though. Recently, I started becoming really panicky and there was sort if an electric surge starting from my chest. Any idea what that was?

Ectopic heartbeats/PVC'c and PAC's are pretty common, and mostly benign...and if your doctor did not have concern about them, then they surely are in your case.:)

Anxiety can bring them on/exacerbate them, so keep up with your coping/relaxation techniques.

The electric feeling or surge sounds like it was most likely adrenaline which of course goes along with A/P. Again, harmless and can be helped with the decompression exercises such as the ones found here in our Resources.

Keep posting...we are here to understand and care!

S.C.

shinebata,

Ectopic beats that occur frequently or for longer periods of time are more likely to be related to heart disease, an injury to the heart or other, non-cardiac conditions such as a chemical imbalance in the body.  Certain medications, alcohol, illegal drugs and high levels of adrenaline due to stress, exercise or caffeine also can cause irregular heartbeats.

If you have not talked with your Dr. about your symptoms, I suggest you do so now and if everything checks out OK than trust that your Dr. has cleared you of any cardiac problems. 

These very same sx may be caused by anxiety so do check out our resources as there is a lot of info that may be helpful to  you.

Kindly,

Kitt 

I hate to look so stupid when I have my episodes.
:(

Hi guys,
I am diagnosed with having generalised anxiety disorder. I just had an episode today. I felt my heart beating fast and the ectopic made it worse. :( however, I am glad people here understand me. Thanks guys..

I was recently having issues with breathing too. It was like I couldn't get a big enough breath of air. I wasn't gasping or hyperventilating or short of breath...it just felt like I couldn't get a big enough breath when I breathed. I would make myself yawn or take a really deep breath and then a minute later it would happen again. I wondered if it was anxiety related as I was feeling nervous and anxious about something at the time. It seems to have gone away as quickly as it came on because I haven't had it happen in a week or two (although the anxiety was still there, the breathing thing improved greatly). Hope your breathing issues "go away" too and that it's nothing serious.

Dear Cat,

I am feeling better with the breathing exercise... I am just worried that the attack may come anytime... I drink chamomile and spearmint tea at night. I googled and fount that these herbs do help people with anxiety. :)

Regards,
Shinebata

Hi guys,
I am out on prozac and xanax for 2 weeks follow by behavioural therapy. Hope I will recover asap. ;)

shin

Shin that is a excellent combination of medicine and with the therapy you should level out very soon. Peace

Larry ***

Hi guys,
for the last 2 nights... I woke up at 2 am and did not go to sleep till about 4am. There was this sharp chest pain in the middle of my chest that woke me up. Guess I was hyperventilating in my sleep... :(
Shin

Hi Larry,
thanks for the comfirting words... at least I know I am not the only one going through this...

Shin

How long does prozac side effects lasts? I am on prozac for the last 8 days and feel nauseous after yawning. Is it common to constantly yawn?