These are my terrible disabling, debilitating, symptoms Sinking feeling in chest and stomach Habit of burping Feeling like I'm not breathing in or it's very hard Feel like I have to open my mouth to catch a deep breath and it doesn't always work Forceful yawning that has also lost its magic Feeling like I'm being smothered or suffocated especially when I have to sit down and eat Decreased appetite Sometimes my throat feels tight Hard to swallow Sometimes nauseous but it's more rare than other symptoms Feeling hopeless that this feeling like I can't breath always happens in my chest Crying a lot Feeling like it won't go away this time because it has never lasted so long... Hands and feet always cold but mostly feet :( Sometimes cramps/pain in my lungs or around upper stomach Sometimes pain near my heart but not severe Funny thing is my heart rate stays pretty normal, unless I'm having a severe panic attack. I am used to these symptoms torturing me and not killing me yet so I guess my heart rate is more controlled now Sometimes back pain especially middle and shoulder blade Nose also feels congested These symptoms make me feel extra anxious esp when I have to leave my house or get up to eat or shower, I hate moving around with them because my anxiety level increases and I'm scared to exercise, feeling smothered is uncomfortable and makes it hard to talk to people or focus on other tasks. Had these symptoms before but not as long lasting and severe. They would be very manageable or would go away. It's been like a month of these symtoms but past two weeks they got worse....idkkk what this is since blood test, EKG, and urine sample came out okay. Oxygen levels were 100 too. Doctors said i don't have asthma and my lungs sound very clear. In theory there is nothing wrong and in their words "i am a healthy girl" oh the frustration. Ever since my panic attack 3 weeks ago this feeling has not gone away no matter how much I try to focus on other things or breathe slower e.t.c I feel like hell, want relief, I hate this and I'm scared. I don't want to die but it feels like its the only way to stop this suffocation feeling. It's also hard to finally fall asleep due to annoying breathing After I shower or am cold I feel worse Oh and I'm 18, f, don't smoke, drink or do drugs. I have been on a diet because I need to lose weight but its all veggies and mostly steamed chicken or a tiny bit of steak and salad. Went to a psychiatrist and he said anxiety and prescribed lexapro and lorazepam but its not doing anything or at least that's how I feel....so I'm scared its not anxiety? The doses are low- but still I feel like anxiety can't possibly last this long especially when I don't feel anxious. These symptoms are actually whats stressing me out. Can the MEds be makin me worse or do I need higher dosages. I wanna take a deep breath so bad and it's impossible sometimes. Ugh I don't know but this is truly a curse. Someone please help me out it at least tell me if you share any symptoms? Oh and sometimes certain places or scenery in my own house makes me feel more anxious or depressed. Like when I had the panic attack I had to walk to my parents room and now I hate doing that.... Yeah I have issues. Does this ever go away? Going to school is a dreadful mission
Dear , every thing will be all right , you just do not think of much, for you your parents are there.This is a case of psychological in balance. You have set your mind that you are unfit, once you will set your mind that you are fit, nothing will happen , this can be done by some counselling sessions and try to go for walk in the morning and, better if you can start meditation. the best solution in your case .
this is exactly how i feel no breath i want deep breath and its never possible at times :( i feel like im gonna die !... But doctors say its fine its just that im stressed i cant pay attention to anything scares me im glad you shared it :)
I have been experiencing the same things for a year now. So tired of it controlling my life. Please friend me on fb n let me know if your better. Loretta areford crouch.
I have the same exact feelings but I just don't let it take me over. One thing I do is I start praising God and pray and the support of my husband always does the trick. Just try to calm down and tell yourself you are fine and that nothing is wrong. I hope that helps. God bless.
I have been suffering from anxiety for 11 years and I know exactly what you are going through. This has controlled every aspect of my life, that it's pathetic. I have anxiety, panic disorder, ocd and separation anxiety and every other kind of issue you can think of. The reason I just found this post is because I'm having exactly what you describe right now. I just took a Xanax and it's the ONLY thing that keeps me "Normal". Doctors are just barely starting to see this as a real problem and more research is being done. I don't think will ever get rid it completely unfortunately, but we will find a way to manage it better. If anyone is ever having an anxiety attack or anything of the sorts, contact me. Sometimes just hearing someone else has gone through the same thing helps tremendously. Hope you feel better.
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I suffered from panic attacks, the suffocating, and sometimes a horrible spasm in my esophagus. This may sound like a weird solution, but I found slamming one or two bottles or glasses of room temp water interrupted the panic, as well as the breathing problems. It still works after 20 years of doing it. As soon as I feel the anxiety come on, I start drinking. It's better than breathing in a bag, since you can make yourself faint.
Good luck
I got exact same problem for last 3 days. I don't know how it develop. I feel like dying. Heavy in my chest and suffacoating from inside while breathing. Did and medicine help you. Please answer me back. How you feel now.
Same here always suffocating, docteurs say everything are normal every test ..but i can't breathe well..can't sleep well...can't eat well ..after eating suffocating and nausea..plz some one help..been 11 years now..doctors say it stress etc..but it actually not..it really tiring and discouraging