Mersey here again -- my one-time "breathing teacher" (Buteyko method) suggested to me that hormone balance has a great deal of effect on breathing (and the feeling that I don't breathe "right" has a...
Thank you for your responses. Yes, I'm sure I have what could be called "air hunger". I just don't know how to reliably make my breathing "normal". It's fine for part of each day, but when I get...
Blu's Mama -- I can't breathe "right" enough to do the yoga. (I did find it on YouTube) (see today's post about my breathing). Supapfunk -- I ordered the book. Thanks, both of you Mersey...
It's me, Mersey, posting again. Just wanted to clarify about my anxiety -- the main and worst part of it is the feeling that I can't get enough air. I've tried many different breathing techniques and...
Blu's mama, Thank you. Did you use homeopathic remedies instead of or in addition to prescriptions and therapy? Also, can you recommend any (easy) yoga online to try, since I'm having a hard time...
Also, thank you (S.C.) and supapfunk for your encouraging words. I've tried relaxation CDs, and have one I especially like, but am always looking for more to rotate in. Suggestions? I exercise just a...
Scaredy cat, My medications have been worked on A LOT over the past 18 months by a psychiatrist I see as being very intelligent and informed about meds. I've tried numerous new meds, in different...
I'm hit with tremendous anxiety at least several times per day, along with wanting to cry (and therefore crying). I'm on meds, seeing a therapist, in day treatment at a hospital, but I can't reliably...
After being on Pregabalin for about 6 weeks my pdoc and I decided to taper off. My last dose was three days ago. My anxiety is through the roof, despite using diazepam to help. Also I have some...
I've had anxiety and panic troubles for decades. I finally have a psychiatrist I trust and respect, and together we've been trying various medications to try to get me calmer and able to enjoy my...
Also, Hibee, I can't seem to find the 5 minute breathing space -- could you provide a link? Thank you, Lindy...
SC, I appreciate the advice, though I already have a breathing "technique", recommended by my acupuncturist -- simply breathing from the diaphragm, through the nose, in to a count of 3-5, and out to...
I appreciated your advice ( last week ?) on breathing difficulties with an anxiety disorder. I'd like to ask a more specific question on what to do, In The Moment, when you're having a hard time...
Just wanted to say you're not alone in having caffeine *decrease* your anxiety, at least temporarily. My college age daughter and I have both experienced that effect with Excedrin (which contains...
I've had shortness of breath due to anxiety to varying degrees for nearly 30 (!) years. I know it's "just" anxiety (I've had many doctors tell me this, and I'm a generally healthy person), but It's...
Sounds like it's not terribly effective on its own for major, debilitating anxiety like mine. Luckily (?) I have my two other anxiolytics (Lexapro and clonazepam) to help it out. I've never been on...
Thank you for your reply, Momtogigiandquinn. Your words are reassuring. I've been taking Lexapro for many years -- I'm guessing about ten? Lindy...
I've been suffering from debilitating anxiety for the last 4 years (and less severe anxiety for as long as I can remember). I've tried almost every type of therapy in the book. I've finally found a...
I have had problems with anxiety for over 20 years, including panic attacks for at least 8 years or so. I think that my underlying problem is chronic hyperventilation, after reading things online....
I've been on Cymbalta for anxiety/depression for about 6 weeks. Four weeks at 20 mgs, one week at 40 mgs, then decided with my dr that it wasn't right for me and cut it back to 20 mgs three days ago,...
Ive been taking Cymbalta for 6 weeks for anxiety/depression. 4 weeks at 20 mgs, 1 week at 40 mgs, then decided with my pdoc that it wasn't the right med for me and dropped back to 20 mgs. 3 days ago,...