Feeling like I cant breathe

alohaknown

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Joined : Aug 2015

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Posted 4/9/2016 6:31 AM (GMT 0)

Everything was going fine, I was sitting down watching starwars with my wife and all of a sudden I feel like I forgot how to breathe? Now my mind is spiraling. Any advice or suggestions on what could cause this?

-AK

Hibee

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Posted 4/9/2016 7:49 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

Sounds like a panic attack how you feeling now? Maybe watch a Mindfulness video that should help.

Hibee

Momtogigiandquinn

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Posts : 1148

Posted 4/9/2016 12:29 PM (GMT 0)

It's happen to me a thousand times. It's simply just a thought followed by an intense fear. I usually deal with it by trying to be rational. When I finally listen to myself, that feeling goes away.

bambola2nv

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Joined : Mar 2011

Posts : 810

Posted 4/9/2016 4:19 PM (GMT 0)

Aloha

I honestly think by speaking to you a lot of times it's time to up your Meds. There no reason to wait any longer. Even just a small increase may help you tremendously. Speak to your pdoc about it. I think the increase will do you wonders

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 4/9/2016 7:52 PM (GMT 0)

AK,

Breathing issues are common with anxiety...

...but it is especially disturbing when symptoms come on suddenly and out of nowhere. :/

I hope you were able to use some coping skills.to feel better and enjoy your movie time.

If you would like my favorite breathing exercise suggestion for future use, let me know!

S.C.

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