Shortness of breath terrified all the time!!
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What does everybody's shortness of breath feel like? I even feel really really out of breath even when I talk which worries the c**p out of me!
I wake up with it and go to sleep with it every night, I feel I have got to catch my breath every few minutes just to make sure I can get air into my lungs I have this like pulling sensation in the middle of my chest that makes me want to catch it every few minutes which dosnt go away at all which drives me barmy! Also feels like I have something lodged right in the middle of my chest that I'm breathing around awful feeling.
This all started after I had 2 full blown panic attacks 10 months ago and I woke up with all these crazy Symtoms the day after I had them is this normal?
Im on medication mitrazpine and propanolol which I'm thinking of changing the mitrazpine because I was on this while I had these attacks they put me on propanolol the day after I had these attacks 3 a day 40mg and I'm having CBT therapy.
My therapist says I should stop trying to catch my breath all the time as I'm feeding my anxiety but even when I try and stop doing it it will catch itself so I can't win which makes me think there is something wrong with my breathing!
I have tried breathing exercises which don't help. I have had a X-ray which was all good and 3 ECGs which were good and chest lisend to and oxygen levels tested to everytime I'm are the doctors which is always good, I just just can't take this no more!
I feel I'm on the brink here I can't live like this another day😢 Is this ever going to go away? or am I going to feel like this forever I feel trapped in my own body.
I posted this about ten minutes ago but I think it has been deleted for some reason nevermind.
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WheelwrightPL luke08690
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I am stuck in "manual breathing" mode for the past 6 months, but I have no anxiety if we go by the standard medical definition which is "A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and feelings of stress." My "anxiety" is purely physical, despite all doctors trying to browbeat me into believing I have psychiatric problems. Currently I believe there are no medical diseases, conditions or disorders which describe exactly what's happening to me. And trust me I did tons of research. Despite this I am still hopeful it will get resolved one day, and wish the same to everyone who is affected in a similar way.
sweetzytay WheelwrightPL
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Feel free to message me on facebook if you want someone to talk to. It's Tay September.
sweetzytay luke08690
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Hi, I'm 22 years old and I have been going through something very similar. I have a history of anxiety but it was never this bad. I would get panic attacks and would feel out of breath during the attack but then my breathing would go back to normal after. But now I have been feeling short of breath every day all day from the moment I wake up to when I go to bed. The feeling is like I am suffocating. I have the need to take a deep breath or yawn about every 2-3 minutes. Some days are better than others but they are bad for the most part. I have been to the ER and got an x-ray and blood work done and the doctor didn't find anything wrong with me. It's been going on for 5 months now almost nonstop. My family think I'm either crazy or making it up. They don't believe my symptoms. They think this is something that is just in my head. I mean it probably is because doctors don't know what's wrong with me but it definitely FEELS real. I would just like someone to talk to who understands me because they are going through the same thing. Feel free to message me on facebook. It's Tay September. Thank you for reading 😃
emma93903 sweetzytay
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hi sweetzytay
im also having a crap time like yourself some days are a bit better then i wake up in the night with sinus pressure and feeling like i cant catch my breath i also get very out of breath just doing simple things . i suffer with gerd and that can make me breathless but its all the time. i first starting having anxiety and panic attacks when i was 22 now 35 i had cbt and it helped i was feeling a bit down about 4 weeks ago as my gerd was really bad and i was stuck in bed and i turned to my doctor which i regret now he put me on prozac and i took them for 6 days on the 7th day i woke up had a massive panic attack had tingling in mouth had a horrid sensation going though me like i was being squeezed i ended up in a and e. they run a ecg and took my blood pressure and sent me home the next 2 weeks were horrible all kinds and problems depressed ocd anxiety panic attacks hated being in my own head sweating hot flushes the list goes on i was so scared i truly thought i was going to die i still do sometime i was doing so well before they gave me them tablets now im a mess and think im going to die its trying to get in my head that its my anxiety my mind starts to wonder then im convinced its something bad im so on edge ive tried downloading apps to relax youtube breathing exercises hot baths burning oils its nothing helps much i also now cant sleep wake up all night its really getting me down. im trying everything as i have 5 children and they need me i seem to hide in my bedroom most of the time its the only place i feel kind of safe. hope your having a better day today
joshuapryce1987 luke08690
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Relaxation methods are needed. Relaxation methods take on various forms, such as music, meditation or counting or going out for a jog etc. I talk to God when i am in a panic.
tara77076 luke08690
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hey are you still feeling this way?? It is so scary!!
Star586 luke08690
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hi everyone
im currently suffering from this too. all day everyday.
iv had anxiety for a long time but as far as i was aware it was totally at bay and under control now until about the last 6 wks when iv started to feel like i cant breath.
i woke up 1 morning with severe chest pain to the point i almost went the hospital then when i went to the gp my heat rate was high and my oxygen low so she sent me to a&e i had blood work a chest xray and an ecg all were normal and they sent me home. since then i have the constant breathlessness. unsure what to do from here really xx
tara77076 Star586
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hey dear have you had the breathing test done and have you ever been a smoker? i had it done and im 28... they said im one point off normal and if not asthma then copd... i have BAD anxiety but this came on out of nowhere!! I woke up with it christmas day... just so scary! i went to ER and my EKG was normal, chest xray, O2 was 99... copd at 28??? oh i pray not! i am however on a beta blocker and im reading those can constrict breathing and cause breathlessness are you on one by any chance too??? i hope this gets better for ALL of us! I wouldnt wish this on anyone!
Star586 tara77076
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hey lovely thank you so much for your reply.
i have never been a smoker and bit on beta blockers.
i feell like i am coughing up mucus (sorry tmi) di im wondering if a chest infection but id assume that would be picked up on a chest xray?
my dr gave me an inhaler and told me to try it for 2 wks then call bk and he could refer me to a respiratory clinic so i think they would maybe do breathing tests im not too sure. This is similar, altho i suffer anxiety this feels different xxx
tara77076 Star586
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i understand the (this feels different). And it is def NOT covid! I am certainly wanting it to be "just anxiety" as this is scary!! Im on google too much and I am terrified. Google has you dying in seconds you know?? If this IS just anxiety I know we will one day be past this! I am terrified of COPD! But the beta blocker can also cause this so im just wondering...
Not TMI.. I have a toddler lol nothing anymore is TMI... usually yes a chest infection shows on xray. My xray was clear as well... but my breathing test was one off of normal. I too was given inhaler and I retest on the 24th.. if it improves then they will say asthma.. if not they will label it as copd and this scares me!! Im a mom!! I am only 28!! My nerves are pushing my family over, but im terrified who wouldnt be?
Is yours constant? Seeing a therapist or lung specialist will be best and to get it ALL out of the way for an ease of mind and answers. I just know I wouldnt wish this on ANYONE! When did this all start for you? How long and how often?
Star586 tara77076
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iv had it about 6 weeks and no 100% not covid,
the amount of mucus i have is making me start to think it could be a chest infection. i wish there was an antibiotic that didnt cause so many symptoms.
im the same i google so much and its the worst thing to do.
i basically have the mucus all day every day and the breathlessness and the chest pain is on and off xxx
tara77076 Star586
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It makes me wonder if it is Bronchitis or something setting in, but usually this stuff shows on xray that is why Im stumped.. or they didnt see enough to be concerned but a little and didn't mention it. You never know. I would see your primary and ask for something.. at least until you see the lung specialist!
Star586 tara77076
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i know i just dont wana take an antibiotic if i dont need 1 because they make me feel absolutley horrendous xxx
tara77076 Star586
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Antibiotics are HORRENDOUS for our gut health too so I do NOT blame you. If you do get one, please make sure you take a good quality probiotic after it! Please keep me posted on what happens okay?
Star586 tara77076
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i will do lovely thanku. i am going to try and see a respiratory specialist. have you been any better xxx
tara77076 Star586
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i am coming off this metoprolol and do feel better or getting there but coming off this is not easy! Beta blockers can cause shortness of breath so we are seeing if its that!
Star586 tara77076
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good luck lovely xxx
tara77076 Star586
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How are you any more news?
parkerjames345 tara77076
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Hey Tara
tell me your symptoms
I don't think you have copd