Breathing Problems - Lung & Respiratory Disorders / COPD Message Board

zaid918 · 03-13-2001, 01:58 PM

Ok, Ive developed this really annoying problem ever since I had an anxiety attack back on Christmas EVE. It seems that I am always constantly aware of my breathing, and when you are aware of your breathing you tend to breath for yourself, rather than letting your bodt breathe naturally. I dont know how to overcome this! It kills me most of the time. SOme times i would be breathing for about an hour, and all of a sudden i feel like I am not getting enough air, and i start to panic. It has been driving me crazy, i went to get my mind off it, but i dont know how. If i dont think of my breathing, then my body will breathe, but somehow I am constantly reminded. Help

Robert2 · 03-14-2001, 08:03 PM

Chew Gum. It will distract you from the breathing.

josie1 · 04-19-2001, 12:02 AM

You're not alone with this one... I was recently admitted to ER twice in one day due to breathing difficulties. I feel like to breathe is a real effort and I am always concerntrating on breathing that it sends me into an almost hyperventilation state. I feel very short of breath when I think about it - when I am distracted it tends to settle down...... Unfortunately I can't help you - I too need a solution. I just wanted you to know that you're not alone!! It was suggested to me to start Yoga or hypnotherapy for relaxation.

Take care

Josie

LisaB7 · 04-20-2001, 10:43 AM

i find myself doing the same thing, just try not to think about it

adam2000 · 06-01-2001, 01:04 PM

I get this type of thing quite abit...I am also on medication for anxiety, so I can relate to you all as well with the breathing. It has gotten better...if I am at work, I am fine, usually it bothers me when I am trying to go to sleep. What has helped me is listening to music as I go to bed, and leave the stereo on low...That way I relax. I have also been using "breath right" nose strips to help, as I do snore quite a bit. Since then, Ive felt much better.

Just my own experience, I thought I would share,

God Bless,

Adam