Andie2
26-08-14, 19:21
Hi everyone,
I've been a member on this forum for a few years... But never posted before. I have chronic hyperventilation syndrome, which was diagnosed about 2/3 years ago. When I say diagnosed I mean that it was the final explanation after tests had ruled out other physiological causes for my symptoms. The symptoms by the way are. Feeling like a I cant take a deep breath but needing to constantly and a range of other related things including tension, blocked ears, stiff fingers and a general spaced out feeling to name only a few. This feeling is there daily, form the minute a wake up until I fall asleep but some days are worse than others.
I went through a really bad patch which then got better.. No idea what helped! But it's now back and it's making every day a struggle.
I think my main problem is that I still question whether it is hyperventilation syndrome and constantly think it's something else. I just can't seem I accept it and although I try to do breathing exercises the fact that I'm doubting it probably means that I'm not convinced it will work!
I'm hoping to find anyone who mighty relate or have some tips.
Sorry for the long message
Andi
I've been a member on this forum for a few years... But never posted before. I have chronic hyperventilation syndrome, which was diagnosed about 2/3 years ago. When I say diagnosed I mean that it was the final explanation after tests had ruled out other physiological causes for my symptoms. The symptoms by the way are. Feeling like a I cant take a deep breath but needing to constantly and a range of other related things including tension, blocked ears, stiff fingers and a general spaced out feeling to name only a few. This feeling is there daily, form the minute a wake up until I fall asleep but some days are worse than others.
I went through a really bad patch which then got better.. No idea what helped! But it's now back and it's making every day a struggle.
I think my main problem is that I still question whether it is hyperventilation syndrome and constantly think it's something else. I just can't seem I accept it and although I try to do breathing exercises the fact that I'm doubting it probably means that I'm not convinced it will work!
I'm hoping to find anyone who mighty relate or have some tips.
Sorry for the long message
Andi