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Anxiety vs asthma - how do I know which one it is?

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tinytitch22
tinytitch22

I'm hoping someone could give me some help or shed some light.

Last year I was diagnosed as having anxiety and shortly afterwards I was diagnosed with having asthma due to being tight chested and not being able to breathe right. However I'm not 100% convinced it's anxiety and even though I've been prescribed inhalers I don't use them - partly because I'm worried it's not asthma and also when I did use it previously my heart raced and I felt shaky (not sure if it's because I was scared about taking it)

I have been back and forth to the drs and to see the asthma nurse, who has now referred me to see a respiratory therapist.

What my question is is how can/do people know if the tight chest and not being able to exhale is a sign of anxiety or asthma?

I am really struggling with the 2 and as a consequence I get all panicky.

Is anyone able to help?

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  • shell58234
    shell58234 tinytitch22

    Posted

    Hi we all say that it can't be anxiety. But believe me it sounds like anxiety. Most people who are looking for answers about anxiety. It's scary and make you feel ill . shake s feeling sick head ache s. Funny feeling all over your body. You're right about the tight cheat i also get this. Then you'll mouth go's dry sweaty hands leg's like jelly. Sounded like you . Anxiety is very smart and controlling of your brain. Have a good read up on it . hope this helps.

    Remember that you are not alone.

    Regards shell

    • tinytitch22
      tinytitch22 shell58234

      Posted

      Hi Shell

      I use to get all those symptoms when I was first diagnosed with anxiety but as time has gone on, some of these symptoms have now gone (or I don't notice them as much these days).

      My breathless is worse scares me as I think I can die from an asthma attack but not from an anxiety/panic attack.

      I know I shouldn't think like this but that what goes through my mind.

      I did read up on anxiety but when I read stuff I convince myself I have other things wrong with me - catch 22.

      I know I'm not alone but there are timer when I sure feel like that.

  • anonymous_90456
    anonymous_90456 tinytitch22

    Posted

    Hey im having the exact same problem please send me your email so we can talk there
    • shell58234
      shell58234 anonymous_90456

      Posted

      Hi there why do you have to have a email address when you can help others by reading the replies
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