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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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So sorry you're dealing with this @anxiousmouthbreather. I assume you've been dealing with this for many years based on you mentioning you've had it as long as you can remember- do you know roughly how many years? How is your overall health?
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My overall health isn’t amazing but much better since quitting drinking and smoking!
For at least 12-15 years. 31 now.
But yes, can’t remember when it started, feels like I’ve always had it it’s so consuming..
I tried one of the breathing methods last night, it did help take my mind off it and to not freak about getting what I call ‘a full breath’ if I can’t and I’m under pressure that’s a one way ticket to a panic attack.
But as I know it can’t harm me if I don’t get that full breath, I’m slightly more stable about it..
rationalisation and all..
But it is living hell sometimes.
Thanks for your support, it definitely seems to happen the more stressed or under pressure I feel.
I’m just used to it and no one being able to do anything to help me with it.
It’s never been scrutinised, just thrown off as anxiety. Which I’ve had panic attacks since 10 so yep. Just one of the many symptoms they’ve always said.
I don’t know many people that have to do it though who suffer with anxiety also.. Your the first I’ve come across in fact although I’m sure it’s much more common than I realise.