Weird breathing:obsessive belching

[colinmckee2]

Hey guys my latest anxiety problem is excessive burping and swallowing of air, I even do it on purpose however sometimes when I swallow air it gets stuck there and I almost faint cause there's no oxygen getting into my body, is this normal? It freaks me out so bad, what can I do to stop this excessive burping?

[Sam123]

Hi, Sorry what do you mean you do it on purpose? Stop it :roflmao:

Here's some information that may help..

There are many potential causes of excessive hiccups, regular belching and mild aerophagia (swallowing air) so it’s important to identify the primary culprit or culprits for you personally. Start by eliminating the simpler known causes for a few days and notice whether the symptoms lessen.
It’s worth keeping a note of the following suggestions for how to stop swallowing air. By tracking the results you get from avoiding a potential cause for several days, and especially reintroducing it, you can pin down why you are swallowing air excessively and reduce or eliminate it.
Importantly, if you have a serious case of aerophagia you should seek medical advice from a specialist. Many people though will see improvement with some of the simple changes ahead.

Common Practices That Lead to Swallowing Too Much Air
Drinking carbonated drinks, such as acidic soda or beer, sends carbon dioxide straight into our stomachs (and simple sugars which encourage more intestinal bacteria). Give them a rest for a few days and see what effect this has on your symptoms.
Drinking with a straw, rushing and slurping or gulping down liquids and drinking from a water fountain are all likely to introduce extra air into the stomach. Try slowing down when you drink. Drinking a lot of liquid during a meal is also worth avoiding as it hampers proper digestion.


Chewing gum, sucking on hard sweets and smoking cigarettes can all lead to swallowing excess air. For some people one of these will probably be a little harder to give up, but it’s definitely worth it if you value your health.

[wnsos]

I burped a lot more or would feel like I had to, when I was in a highly anxious frame of mind. Not being able to breathe made me feel like i had to burp to clear it then I started obsessing about the burps and it was a bad cycle. Ha sucks. You're okay though x