The other night...

[Kasha]

The other night I had a 3 hour argument over the phone with my boyfriend of nearly a year.
About an hour later, my chest felt really odd. Kinda loose and light.
And It was very easy to breathe out.. the breathe out almost 'fell out'.
However... When I came to breathe in, it was difficult to get enough air in.
I had honestly never been so scared in my whole life.
It only lasted about 20 mins. But thats a long time when your fighting for breath and your negative mind starts telling you the worst.

Every time I think of that night, I shudder. I hate my bedroom now, because it happened in here. I have had many panic attacks before. But never not been able to breathe properly during. (Well not to that extent anyway)

Has anyone else experienced similar? Just in case it happens again. I need to put my mind at rest. Its going mad!

Thanks, Kasha x

[willitstop]

Hi
I have not experienced the sensation your describing but you need to focus on the positives of that experience nothing bad haapened to you yes you felt uncomfortable and scared but you need to say to yourself im still here and perfectly fine.
It didnt cause you any physical harm :hugs:

[hypnogood]

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