Feeling Like I Can’t Breathe

[BejeweledMexican]

Y’all. I’m struggling. Ever since I was told the other day that I hiccup in my sleep and I looked it up and it could have to do with sleep apnea or a tumor I’ve been struggling to breathe normally. My anxiety is through the roof, probably more than it has been in months. I feel okay, though I didn’t eat good at all this weekend so maybe that contributes to it. I also seem to be having major sinus issues lately. I’m just a mess right now....I want to feel relaxed and at ease again!

 

[Belizz]

Hi there,
Shortness of breath is something I experience often with anxiety. And I came to realize that one must actually try to return back to the "unnoticed" breathing pace.
What I mean is, shift your focus from your breath. Do it no matter what.
You shouldn't try to take deep and long breath actually, that's not what you need. You should be going back to your smooth and calm breathing which you don't pay attention to.

 

[BejeweledMexican]

Hi there,
Shortness of breath is something I experience often with anxiety. And I came to realize that one must actually try to return back to the "unnoticed" breathing pace.
What I mean is, shift your focus from your breath. Do it no matter what.
You shouldn't try to take deep and long breath actually, that's not what you need. You should be going back to your smooth and calm breathing which you don't pay attention to.

I think you’re right. It’s the constant focus on my breathing that’s causing me to spiral. And then of course I just went into the bathroom and checked a mole on my leg that looks irregular and it looks like it’s grown so now I’m an even BIGGER mess ‍ so now I’ve finally shifted my focus off of my breathing....but onto my mole.

 

[Belizz]

I know how you feel really, it's usually how we shift focus, unfortunately
But actually it proves that your pains/symptoms/signs are temporary. Problem is to remember this when the time comes.

 

[Joshua1]

Y’all. I’m struggling. Ever since I was told the other day that I hiccup in my sleep and I looked it up and it could have to do with sleep apnea or a tumor I’ve been struggling to breathe normally. My anxiety is through the roof, probably more than it has been in months. I feel okay, though I didn’t eat good at all this weekend so maybe that contributes to it. I also seem to be having major sinus issues lately. I’m just a mess right now....I want to feel relaxed and at ease again!

I think this is all symptoms of your anxiety and not a tumour or a sleep apnea. If anxious attacks happen very often, the body will adjust to that and things like this will happen more frequently. Its like other mental issues such as hearing voices, the more frequent a person hears voices, the more it interferes with daily living, even after taking medication. I know this from personal experience.