I don't feel anxious and I'm not having an attack so Im a bit nervous. Is it still possible to have the symptoms without feeling anxious or having an attack? I feel like it's hard to breathe, short of breathe... I don't think I feel anxious. But my anxiety has been through the roof lately, plus depersonalisation on top of that. My body has been under a lot of stress. Today I'm just trying to focus on the positive and not put so much thought into when I can't remember something, or I can't for a thought, etc. Does anyone else experience this? I'm 31 years old now, and I have had panic disorder since I was 9. Can anyone relate?
Wrangler
If you feel anxious you are suffering Anxiety.
For your Breathing problems, look up Breathing Techniques on the web, that may help you.
You can also try Mindfulness, a Relaxation Technique, both found on NET.
Have you been seen by your GP. Has He suggested anythng too help
BOB
I can I have gad and it focuses on my health so I don't feel anxious but I am worried about things if that makes sense so it's like subconscious anxiety x
I feel the same way. I've managed to crawl out of depersonalization but still suffer from shortness of breath sometimes once a week or several times a day. Exercise really helps and learning breathing exercises too. I'm able to relax by looking up (Ya I know it's kind of a niche thing but it helps me a lot) asmr videos to chill out and 20 minutes later the shortness of breath gets better (sometimes just "better" not necessarily going away). I also remind myself that it's not 'real' and there will eventually be relief. We can control the anxiety and it will get better.