Physical symptoms of Anxiety

[Bell87]

Hi, im not new but I haven't posted on here in awhile. 
im really struggling at the moment with physical symptoms of my health anxiety 

i dont know why im feeling this way as I haven't for quite awhile. I can breathe but feels like I'm short of breath it does come and come but it seems to be worse at night. Has anyone got any good tips to reduce this feeling? I find when I'm busy I'm fine but as soon as I stop I feel tightness. I'm scared I hate feeling this way I'm trying so hard not to go to the doctors because I'm breathing. I'm just scared and hope someone is/has experienced this before too as horrible as it is and wouldn't wish this upon anyone. I hate this feeling 😢

[Croix]

Dear Bell87~

Welcome back, it has been a while and I hope the intervening yeas have been kind to you.

As someone who knows they have health anxiety it is quite understandable when a strange symptom starts it may place you in a dilemma. Not wanting to make a fuss, but on the other hand having your  life made miserable by not knowing the cause.

I guess I could be regarded as having both shortness of breath during panic attacks, an anxiety condition, and also shortness of breath for specific medical reasons -which need ongoing treatment.

So can I suggest you play it safe and see your doctor to find out if in fact there is a physical cause? That way at least you will know where you are.

Croix

[Bell87]

Thanks for replying 

I did actually book a doctors appointment I thought better to be safe. Although it does seem to have eased I'll still go get it checked out. I don't know what made it come on I was feeling fine. Thank you again for relying hope you are well and have a nice day