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Can't take deep breath!

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dip58448
dip58448

Hi,

Anyone else feel like this? When I inhale, the inhale seems to get "lost" on its way down into my lungs. It doesn't feel like a deep, satisfying, complete breath. It makes me so uncomfortable and panicky. I keep monitoring my breathing, and using a lot of effort to get those "satisfying" inhales. I have tried breathing exercises, rescue inhalers, antacids, and nothing is working. Although I do have general anxiety, I don't have any current stress, so not sure why I am having symptoms now. I had this 10-12 years ago, but it went away on its own after a few years. Anyone else have these symptoms? I don't want to take meds, but will CBT help?

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  • jenna_03044
    jenna_03044 dip58448

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    i think i have the same symptom you describe i feel almost short of breath yet im able to take a deep breath if i try. but i also get tahcycardia with it.

    • dip58448
      dip58448 jenna_03044

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      Do you have this symptom all day?? Are you experiencing stress right now? It is difficult to get a deep breath in. It feels like it gets stuck in my throat or lost somewhere.

    • dip58448
      dip58448 cameron63240

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      I'm so sorry, I know how horrible it can be. What have you tried? Is it getting better? What triggered it to start?

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