Can't Get A Breath In!

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It could be Chronic Hyperventilation Syndrome because prolonged stress can do funny things to the body. I would mention it to your doctor b/c it could be something else. They should rule out more serious possibilities. However, if everything checks out then you should look at prolonged stress exposure as the likely cause. When things are normal we do not think about our breathing. It just happens. Let your doctor know about CHS so as least he is aware of the possibility. He/she may already be familiar, but my own experience was not so easy. I saw alot of doctor's and became frustrated many times over. Eventually, I just learned to live with it b/c I could never find out what the breathing was all about. But, if your doctor thinks your completely ok then CHS might be an explanation and it is not a big deal. It is more a nuisance that can be treated. Either by professional, your own will power, or books. But our breathing is very complex and requires alot of coordination. If it gets out of whack b/c of changing breathing patterns which can result when we are under stress then all sorts of fun things can happen.