Does anyone suffer with breathlessness, because of their anxiety? I've been in a pretty dark place for 2 1/2 weeks since quitting my job, there was the stress of making the decision to quit my job weighing on me then there was the actual quitting.
I've been in a high state of anxiety, because of constant worrying, and ashamed to say haven't been doing much because of how ill I've made myself.
Anyone have any stories they'd like to share? How do I get myself out of this? Xx
The panic attacks seem to be going but its the Anxiety I'm having problems with now.
Hi Arya
Just to re assure you that you have truly arrived at the right place and a space that you are pretty much fully understood.
You now are surrounded by others that have been through what you are experiencing today.
My heart and prayers go out to you at this time.
Can I suggest before you allow your anxiety and any depression sets in to the stage where your life will become engrossed in full with really severe and acute anxiety and depression that you decide in yourself to make an emergency appointment to see your GP where you can open up fully and explain exactly how you are feeling.
This is a very importany first step into self help and recovery from what is a horrible illness.
Also let me assure you that none of this is your fault.
Please dont feel you brought all tis on yourself, that is not true and a real side effect of what true anxiety is to all of us.
We start to believe all these thoughts which enter our heads and try to tell us we are no good to anyone least ourselves.
do not allow isolation to become a way of life.
As hard as it is try to rise above this as much as you can and if this means getting outside and walking in a park or doing things that keep you active (especially your mind at this time) it will certainly enable you to not go any further into the hole you may for sure feel you have already fallen into.
There is help , there is support from people who understand you fully and will not judge you as many will out there in the real world.
if you need to lay all your problems out in here and share everthing you need to without shame or needing to feel guilty or that you are burdening others here with all your issues
You will never be a burden to us in here
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best wishe PJ
Thank you so much, for your kind words
I've been dealing with this for a long time though, I've had blood tests done etc. And I'm seeing a councillor, its just hard to except sometimes that its just Anxiety, I've recently been diagnosed with OCD and PTSD also. It stems from the death of my grandad 2 years ago and the troubles at work that I started having, started to mount on top of that, so I've had a lot to deal with, and have gotten a bit lost along the way. Xx
Hi there, yes it all scones together really, panic stops you from breathing properly that then makes you breathless. It's happened to me many times before. I'm ever do sorry to hear of your difficulties at the moment, I'm sure in time things will pull back together. I started meditation 6minthd ago because I was extremely unwell vas I was having terrible panic because of this. Since doing this I've felt so much better mentally and physically. There are many to try from on u tube and you don't have to be spiritual to do this. It's mentally and physically helped me, including learning how to breath. If there anything else you'd like to ask please feel free.
Sorry about mistakes. Using my mobile and I can barely see what I've written.😊
Ha! No worries I'm the same too. 😂 Thank you for your reply. 😊
The breathlessness freaks me out, I've never really experienced as much as I have over the past 2 weeks, I have let it get the best of me. I'm so tense its unreal my muscles are really sore because I'm so on edge and get worked up about it. Turned into a bit of a worrier.😔xxxx
I have always had anxiety but recently it has become much worse, the physical symptoms are very unpleasant - tight chest, racing heart, headaches and dizzyness.
I'm sure you are worrying whether you have made the right descision with work, I always question myself and go over and over things, but try and accept you have made a positive decision and the stress is not weighing you down any more and it will allow you time to recover your health.
It is best to take some time out and try not worry about what to do next, do something you enjoy, spend some time relaxing at home with a film or book, it is also important to and try and go out, eg. go to shops or somewhere you can enjoy the sun and wildlife. Many days I feel like not going out, but it makes the worrying worse, one of the best days I had recently was going to a park and feeling the warmth of the sun and looking at the flowers, birds and butterflies.
Focusing on your breathing can help relieve chest tightness and tension, breathe slowly and deeply and try to concentrate on it and not to think about anything else. Search for 'Relaxation Exercises' on this website, there is an useful article.