Towser
20-08-09, 19:22
Hello
Right, I'm rubbish at putting stuff into words, so bear with me:
Just lately I've noticed that I get a sensation that I've not taken a breath for a while. This always happens after I've exhaled, then I notice an 'empty' feeling in my chest (like when you hold your breath for 30 seconds or so). When I become aware of it, I take a deep breath, then get paranoid about my breathing until I find somwthing better to do.
Now, I can accept the usual symptoms of stress/anxiety (tight chest, shallow breathing, etc), but I've not heard of this as part of the 'classic symptoms'. I think it's this breath holding that's actually causing the anxiety. Also, it seems to be happening more regularily. Anxiety of fatal illness?
Has anyone had any experience/heard about this?
Thanks for reading
Right, I'm rubbish at putting stuff into words, so bear with me:
Just lately I've noticed that I get a sensation that I've not taken a breath for a while. This always happens after I've exhaled, then I notice an 'empty' feeling in my chest (like when you hold your breath for 30 seconds or so). When I become aware of it, I take a deep breath, then get paranoid about my breathing until I find somwthing better to do.
Now, I can accept the usual symptoms of stress/anxiety (tight chest, shallow breathing, etc), but I've not heard of this as part of the 'classic symptoms'. I think it's this breath holding that's actually causing the anxiety. Also, it seems to be happening more regularily. Anxiety of fatal illness?
Has anyone had any experience/heard about this?
Thanks for reading