exercise and deep breathing

[scot2hot]

was wondering if anyone with the need to yawn to get a deep breath or try to get a deep breath every few minutes,have had exercise help them,because i walked on our tread mill for a mile and found i still wanted that deep breath when i focus on it.i put music on and focused on the music did seem to help some.

[Veronica H]

It is hard not to tune into your breathing with anxiety isn't it. I love this advice from the great dr Claire weekes;
'The feeling that you can't breathe is caused by chest muscles tightening due to anxiety...Dr Weekes also says 'do not let it frighten you. Breathe as shallowly as you feel you must, but donot be concerned with what will happen because you breathe this way. Your respiritory centre will see that you inspire enough air, despite your effort to hinder it'.

Veronicax

[Serendipity75]

Hi
My breathing is the worse part of my anxiety (being an asthmatic too, doesn't help!) I am on citalopram and if it gets bad I take diazepam. Got another appt at docs for an assessment; hopefully to get some CBT.
How long have you been suffering for?
S x

[scot2hot]

had this since 2008,went away most of the year ,camme back in november.really hate it. the more you think about your breathing the worst it gets.

[scot2hot]

I acually increased my walk from 1 mile walk to 2 miles and i ran for 1/2 mile and my breathing did not get worse and i acually felt better after the work out.