please help

[skinny93]

Does anyone experience shortness of breathe/ shallow breathing ive had it for a few days now n i dont know if its anxiety or not i dont have any other symptoms just that im having a panic attack because of it ..

[blondguy]

Hey '93

Sorry to hear about the shortness of breath and yes it can be a symptom of anxiety. With anxiety your system produces adrenaline and then the muscles tighten up then the breathing etc....A very common side symptom of anxiety.

If I may ask? Are you at work/home when this happens? Also...do you any dizziness with your shortness of breath? Their are basic breathing techniques to slow down your breathing if it is anxiety. This particular symptom can be scary but it is harmless...

This might sound very simple but it does work

1/Find somewhere quiet

2/Close your eyes

3/Slowly take a good breath in and hold it for 4-5 seconds

4/Then exhale through your nose

5/Repeat slowly a few times

Please let us know how you are feeling '93 and well done for getting on here to talk

Kind Thoughts

Paul

[Ladyhawke]

Hi Skinny93,

​Sorry to hear that you've experienced these unpleasant symptoms.

I've experienced chronic anxiety (and depression) since childhood and the symptoms you describe could well be a form of anxiety attack. I understand that when we start to have difficulty breathing or experience shallow breathing, there is a tendency to begin to panic and potentially make the symptoms worse.

I agree with 'blondguy'; are you able to relate the symptoms to anything that was occurring, had occurred, or you were anticipating occurring that may have made you feel anxious? Is there anything impacting on your life right now that may tend to ellevate feelings of anxiety?

The breathing exercise 'blondguy' has suggested is a good one. It may be helpful if you begin to practice it a few times a day, beginning now, so that if you happen to be in a similar situation as you described, it will become second nature to go into the breathing routine.

If you begin to experience more frequent feelings of anxiety or if you find the symptoms distressing, then I would strongly suggest you talk to your GP and ask to be referred on to a psychologist or psychiatrist for a proper evaluation of your symptoms.

Anxiety is a very real condition which can be quite distressing for the sufferer. Fortunately, it can be treated quite successfully if necessary.

Kind regards

lh

[Dwwmills]

Hello skinny93.

I would suggest that you see your GP to have this checked out. It may just be anxiety. People on the Internet cannot do a differential diagnosis on your condition and examine you properly. Then you will know for sure and you won’t have to worry about it anymore.

Cheers

Dean

[skinny93]

Hi guys thank you for replying i booked a drs app when i finished work and i was able to get in today .. i told her about my anxiety and that i get heart burn and reflux also and told her about mu shortness of breathe and she sent me for a chest xray which  got done today also but im to scared to look at the disc with the photos on it they r sending the results to my doctor anyway and i  am getting blood tests done tomorrow and they are checking my blood sugar , thyroid , cholesterol and a few other things .. so i am hoping everything comes back good to put my mind at ease a little .  .

[Dwwmills]

Hi skinny93.

I’m glad you booked into your doctor to get things look that. It sounds like your doctors being very thorough. Try not to worry about the likely outcome. Major problems don’t happen to people in their lifetime very often so your chances are slim for something major being wrong.

The good part is that you are booked in and no matter what is wrong it will be sorted.

Good luck

Dean

[Ladyhawke]

Hi Skinny93,

​Your doctor seems very thorough; sounds like you're in good hands. Best wishes that the problem is a minor one.

Regards

lh

[blondguy]

Hey '93

Great news with you making a booking with your GP. You are smart and strong to have dealt with this so well. Just like Dean mentioned the GP is the best bet and we are here for you in the meantime if you need to talk. LadyHawke and myself care for your welfare '93

Kind Thoughts

Paul

[Chris_B]

Hi everyone, we have two threads going on the same topic here, so we're going to close this one. You can continue this conversation in the other thread below:

Anxiety 24/7