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My body isnt breathing automatically HELP

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makayla64248
makayla64248

i feel like i have to breathe on my own, whenever im focused on other things i find myself not breathing. Going to sleep is such a struggle for me. Everytime i fall asleep i wake up or i get sleep paralysis. This has been going on for a good 2 weeks now .. Ive already made three hospital visits they find nothing wrong. they ars treating this as Anxiety. Could this really be anxiety ?

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  • jane75220
    jane75220 makayla64248

    Posted

    Hi Try not to wory.

    A neurologist usually orders a sleep study in a case such as this.

    Are you in the UK?

    If so ask your Dr to refer you to a neurological hospital fora sleep study including video  telemetry.

    u

    • makayla64248
      makayla64248 jane75220

      Posted

      Im in the US and yea my doctor recommends i do so. But even if i do have sleep apnea how could that solve my problem during the day you know
    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67 makayla64248

      Posted

      Clearly a full nuero exam firstb but then In order to disengage from sensory obsessions,you must learn “the art of self-awareness.”you must learn how to invite in the sensory awareness with a relaxed and accepting posture, very much like the focus on diaphragmatic breathing during mediation. Terrible ocd.
    • jane75220
      jane75220 makayla64248

      Posted

      Sorry I do not have an answer. Can you ask your dr the same question and let us know what he says.

      Meanwhile I think that Jan and Lisalisa advice is excellent.

      ​Good luck.

  • jan34534
    jan34534 makayla64248

    Posted

    Yes it can absolutely be Anxiety related!

    i stop breathing when focusing on things also and have done it for many years!  

    I have had anxiety since kindergarten. 

    I have to catch myself not breathing and stop what I am doing then breathe slowly and deeply. It's bad because when we don't breathe, we don't get oxygenated and that can lead to lightheadness, and more anxiety.etc

    if we don't take the time to breathe it means we are too wound up.

    if you need a good night sleep, go to you tube and search for meditations for sleep or meditations for anxiety.

    two great meditations are called clearing subconscious negativity and guided meditation for detachment from overthinking.

    many to pick from!!      Including sleep music, proper breathing technique, etc .

    use earbuds, lay down and listen.

    These will calm down your mind and that is exactly what you need to do.

    get a copy of the book called Mindfulness. Great read on this topic!!

    Feel better soon!🌸🌸🌸

  • Deem1991
    Deem1991 makayla64248

    Edited

    Have you tried a sleep apnea test? look into it, Im getting one done because i have problems breathing at night. your brain might not be getting enough oxygen.
    • makayla64248
      makayla64248 Deem1991

      Posted

      Yea im going to talk to my doctor on friday about scheduling it

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