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Anyone with constant air hunger and anxiety during stressful time?

Posted by LPRSOB @jdbarr1, Nov 21 1:36am

I recently went through several very anxiety filled weeks. I was taking my emergency medication (ativan) almost every day. 11 times in 15 days, with permission from psychiatrist. He wants me to slow that down though but says I can use it until I see him in a week.

I am constantly hungry for air. Nothing works, least of all breathing exercises.

I was feeling a bit better and didn't take ativan yesterday, but then I got anxious and took half a dose. I felt OK but then got really anxious later. I can't sleep now. My whole body feels tight, like its going to pop. And I can't take ativan because it's been too many days in a row.

Help please. I am so scared.

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Gabe, Volunteer Mentor | @gabrielm | 3 days ago
In reply to @melbourneaussie69 "I was suffering air hunger issues that would lead to a severe panic attack. At first,..." + (show)
@melbourneaussie69

I was suffering air hunger issues that would lead to a severe panic attack. At first, I was sent to do a stress ECG, which I was unable to complete. This led to a lung X-ray and I was found to have Interstitial Lung Disease. Rule out any issues with your lungs as my blood/oxygen saturation was sitting at 81% and when I walked it was dropping to 61%. This had been overlooked for I am guessing a year or more as it kind of creeps up on you and you adapt.

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Yes @melbourneaussie69, always good to rule things out! I'm a proponent of getting as many tests done as feasible and possible. Ruling things out can help point people in the right direction and know what to look for.

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aburnosky61 | @aburnosky61 | 2 days ago
In reply to @mgrubbs221 "I might suggest Buspar. I take it regularly for anxiety and have for 9 years." + (show)
@mgrubbs221

I might suggest Buspar. I take it regularly for anxiety and have for 9 years.

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What has your experience on Buspar been.? I have been weened from cymbalta but feel i need to go back on something but did not like the side effects of cymbalta

Alison

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