For three days now I've been having the feeling I'm not getting enough oxygen ... I wake up with it and go to sleep with it it last all day and has caused me to have more panic attacks
I'm consitrating on my breathing so I know I'm taking in deep breaths not hyperventilating and I'm not weezy so why do I feel this way its scarrying me to death... I also have the feeling I have to constantly swollow ... Does this happen to anyone???
I'm going to say you should see a dr so he can determine if there is something physically wrong, before you just brush it off as being anxiety.
Hello,
Definitely see a doctor to rule out any other medical problems but it sounds like you are having panic attacks. A couple years ago I had a problem very similar to what you are describing. Panic attacks usually only last about 15 minutes but sometimes they can repeat one after the other making them seem like they go on for days. If these are panic attacks you have several different treatment options including drug therapies and psychotherapy. When I was having panic attacks learning self-hypnosis techniques really helped me. I hope this information can benefit you.
Best wishes,
Rose
Sounds worthy of a Dr appt. asap. Could be panic attach, could be far too many things for anything other than a Dr's diagnosis. Do it tomorrow!
Hi, it does sound like anxiety attacks to me. And the swallowing is another symptom. I take antidepressants and i had been trying to reduce some of my medication earlier this year. It was successful for some months, but then i suffered some stressful times and was experiencing very bad anxiety, similar to what you have described. My doctor increased one of my medications again, Citalopram, and within a couple of weeks i felt much better. I would urge you to see your doctor, who could either refer you to a psychiatrist or start you on some medication to see if it helps... i hope you are feeling better soon!
Increasing your meds, did it help?
I have Generalized anxiety, and sometimes wake up for no reason feeling like I can't breathe and even with my meds, will last all day till fall asleep and last ALL WEEK!!! Yes, scares me into more anxiety and feeling like I am going to loose it!!! Definetly want to rule out other things which I have done and very very common with anxiety problems.
Do you at all get the feeling like your heart is quivering or vibrating? This is my newest syptom and it put me in a worse panic attack like really bad I went to the hospital and my heart was 220 beats per min it made me dizzy and body feel paralized it only went away after they injected me with ativan
Wow that's fast! Have you had any tests on your heart? Not wanting to worry you but my mum has A/F and this is what happens with her. Do you suffer with palpitations? It could be the result of anxiety/panic attacks, but that is crazy fast... i would definitely ask for a check up
Hi just joined this site have the exact same thing it driving me crazy the docs are saying I'm anxious but it feels worst it's like a weird feeling up nose as if its dry or something I have to try getting deep breaths hope you get the solution to your problem let us no take care
Hello I've got the same problem!! It's bin on and off now for 2 years!! The Dr told me it was because I was concentrating on my breathing to much. But when I'm trying not to I get a weird feeling in my head like am going to faint it's like lots of pressure. It's so weird what anxiety can do. I've bin taking 20mg of citilapram and 5mg of diazepam just while the citilapram kicks in. I hope you feel better soon just remember last forever :)
I go thru the same thing I wake up and I can't breath I start to sweat and panic I actually get diarrhea it's really scary sometimes I feel like I stay stuck like that for days like I can't breath I'm always scared to go to sleep because I don't want to wake up with the panic attacks really scary I'm just glad that I could read somethings that u guys write so it makes me feel good and calm knowing that I'm not the only one because it really does feel like ur by urself in the world and u ask ur self why me why do I go thru this very scary
I feel like I can't breath and my mouth dry and I feel light head I feel real funny
Feels so good to know I'm not the only one. I suffered from feeling like I couldn't breathe for months , it went away, and now it's back again. The last few nights, I will doze off and then wake up feeling like I can't breahte, my mouth is super dry and I freak out. It's been going on for months daily. Some days worse than others.
I sometimes feel the same way when I'm away from home - work. However, when I am with my family, I don't feel any of these symptoms.. Is this anxiety?
I was diagnosed with Anemia 6 mos ago. I had my checkup last August and was advised that my hemoglobin is now stable. But I still get this feeling - am I overthinking?
Your inputs are appreciated. :)
I get the same feeling if I think about my breathing it feels like I can't get enough air but if I'm busy doing something it goes away but if I'm not doing anything but watching TV or something it comes b
I know what you mean I started getting these scarey rush like urges with fast heart beats and difficulty breathy and chest pains and I still get them just not as bad I am getting more different pains like head aches with pressure eyes hurt I can hear my heart in my ears can't sleep I wake up fine but when I am working moving I feel fine but if I sit or stand still I'll have the scarey sensation come back I went to the emergency room they found nothing ! I don't know what to do when I get like this I check my blood pressure goes over a 100 or slightly less I only check it when I feel like this and yep its always high but not all day it went down at the hospital so yah of coarse there going to send me home I still feel funny in my chest but they looked at my heart and said it was fine but I know I don't feel fine
So I know I am a few months late but I have been having this for the first time for 5 days straight now with no relief unless I am sleeping! I seriously cannot cope with this! Has anyone found a fix?
Hi Teigan, see my response to Lindsey. I hope you get some relief!
I certainly know the feeling of waking up and not being able to breathe. I was on Alprazolam, Xanax for 30+ year's and also prozac. My Dr decided he was going to wean me off my alprazolam(Xanax) I was taking 4 0.5 Xanax a day. He switched me from my Xanax to clonapin. .05 s. Now I am down to 2 clonapin.05 a day. I am still having severe anxiety and panic attacks steadily. I am so freaking frustrated. I am still depressed. I have PTSD I found my husband hanging in our basement of our new home when our little girl just turned 6. Also have had cancer and many other tragedies and I am still suffering. I wish someone could help me figure out what to do about this mess I am in. Besides put a bullet in my head. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
Hi.
I have read everyone's questions here and I can tell you I have all the same symptoms.
I have worked as a nurse for years in emergency room and operating room then last February out of the blue I couldn't breathe and all the same symptoms everyone has talked about here I got non stop and still have it a year later. Did all the tests and all come back negative. I know it is anxiety and panic attacks but it's so horrid to live each day with this and have to fight your way through each day . Dr gave me oxazepam which I took for a while but the side effects can also trigger more anxiety so they gave me 2mg of diazepam to help me. Nothing really works and I've seen a psychiatrist too who says I'm perfectly fine. It's all so unfair to wake up and live your life like this everyday and all you really want to do is breathe!
Hi Linsey, I'm so sorry to hear another story like this. I have had severe Panic Disorder since I was 10 years old, but back then, the doctor's didn't know what to do. At age 27, I started taking Xanax and have now been on it for 30 years. It was a life saver! Even though I take a very low dosage, the doctors have now decided they don't want people to take this any more. But it has worked for me for 30 years, and I will continue to fight to stay on it. I would bet Xanax works for a of people who have severe panic disorder. I wish you all the best.
I am being treated for low blood presser when I stand up, this has started over a year ago while playing golf, when I hit the ball i got dizzy and had to sit down, eventualy it started at home when I got up from a sitting or laying down position. I have had 31 appointments at the VA where I seen so many doctors and very little relief, I have COPD SO IT MAKES IT worse, all my doctors tell me I have to drink more water so I drank 64 oz of water and my BP SHOT UP TO 200 OVER 115,SEAMS I drank to fast.
Hi there, I know I'm a little late, but I just came across this forum...
I've been having the same feelings, every day, it never goes away it just kind of gets manageable, but then really really intense ! Started about 3 weeks ago, I felt funny like in a dream state like nothing was real and I felt my heart pulpations, I was dizzy, brain fog, spaced out, my hands and feet went numb and I couldn't feel anything! My breathing got bad I felt like I couldn't take in a full breath! And with every breath the left dude if my upper abdomen hurt right under the heart, Scary!!
Hey I totally know how u were feeling. I have been dealing with anxiety for about two years now and some days are better than others. That pain in ur chest that feels like a heart attack will subside when u can down and relax sometes it can feel like for ever I remember having that pain so bad that I called an ambulance only to go to the er and get medications that made me feel horrible like suicidal so I stopped taking them they never helped me and I must have gotten like eight meds within the two years. I have learned to accept this and focus on God and not man it has helped me a lot but some days are good and some bad it can and will get better believe me. Last night I had a horrible night and I'm still awake cause my heart would not stop racing but I am hopeful I will sleep tonight.
When I become overwhelmed, I get full blown panic attacks. I start opening Windows, turning on fans, opening doors and shedding any heavy clothing like sweaters. I feel as if stale air has invaded my space and I can't breathe. I try reasoning with myself and trying to tell myself, it's gonna be ok, it's all in my head", but the air gets thinner, my chest gets heavier and I find myself in a tanktop and socks, in the middle of winter, on my porch looking for air. I wish I had a remedy or answer to tell you how to kick it, but I can't. I am left 2 choices, 911 or handle it. Twice I went to the ER, unresponsive, and disoriented, blood pressure-dangerously high. Suffered all my life. No one ever recognized this as, "a real, true to life" disorder. You can't fake technology so when the EKG is saying your heart is beat is too hard, it's because it's real, and the BP cuff says your blood pressure is too high, it's real.
Your going threw the same thing I am. My family 2and friends tell me knock it off. 2and my husband attacks me ehe, I'm having them. Telling me to stop it and that makes it a million times worse. I'm planning on leaving because they are much worse 2and r set off my him.
just came on here looking for answers for my 20 year old son. I also have panic attacks looks like I've passed them on 2 him. what u said broke my heart about people leaving u. U Seam like such an amazing person. I don't see how anyone could leave someone in a time like that. I have been up with him 4nites in a row and worried out of my mind about him. I wish I could help u. i wish I could make this just go away. go away for every soul it has tried to suck the life from.
This is not an anxiety attack.
This is caused by the muscles around your lungs being tense and not relaxing. These muscles are supposed to relax with every exhale. This can be caused by stress, anxiety or something as simple as a slightly stuffed up nose or from suckling in your gut, trying to look thin.
The key to making this sensation, of not getting enough air, to go away is to relax those muscles in your chest every time you exhale. This is easier said than done. Sometimes concentrating on breathing with your diaphragm instead of your chest helps but what I have found works best is breathing through your mouth and concentrating on the exhale, not the inhale. When you exhale relax your chest muscles like your are making a big relaxing sigh. Also relaxing your jaw will help and try not to puff up your chest.
I hope this helps you and anyone else who reads this.
I have these same symptoms and went to the hospital urgent care. I was told I was having a panic attack. I could not stop my body from shaking, clammy hands, heavy weight on chest making it difficult to take deep breaths. I looked like a loon and felt so embarrassed! My blood pressure was sky high and at dangerous levels. This is so very bad for your body. Breathing exercises are good but sometimes not enough. I'm very happy you went to see the doctor. I hope you feel better soon.
Hey , this sounds totally familiar . I've been going insane and eventho I can breath clear and fine , I've constantly the feeling of not having enough oxygen inside my lungs . And now that you mention it , I've been sucking in my stomach and been tensing it up without even realizing it . How long did it take you to breath right and lose those symptoms of being short of breath ?? Thanks for your time already in advance ,
Daniel :)
I know this is really late but ive just had a look at this forum sorry. ive been feeling like this for a couple days too, I suffer with anxiety really bad and im on Zoloft and murelax for it but even that doesn't help right now, I constantly feel like I have to take a deep breath, I find it hard to breathe through my mouth so im breathing through my nose all the time and now my nose feels sooo dry and sore.. I had the ambulance come out to me they checked my lungs and said they are perfect and they said my oxygen is good at 98-99.. I totally understand how you feel, and its good knowing all these people are trying to help, all this does really make u think you are alone but your not. I really hope you have found a answer to your problem, I am going to the doctors tomorrow cause im sick of this, I go to sleeo feeling like this and I wake up feeling like this .. :(
I had the exact same problem in my 20s. I am 60 now and had anxiety most of my life. Doctors checked for anything medical but nothing had shown up. Finally I was put on tranquilizers but I was working full time and couldnt stay awake. They had told me I was hypervenalating and the worst thing that could happen is I would pass out then my breathing would become normal. I remember trying to breathe as deeply as possible to get some satisfaction but never could. You need something to help calm your anziety but if it makes you too tired, take at night first. If you struggle during the day, ask the doctor for something like Xanax that you can break into pieces to keep the sleepiness away. I needed medical help, couldn't do it on my own.
hi so I am on this new medications that has a side effect of trouble breathing and trouble walking, but this is so much more than that it seems like. the kitchen is three steps away from my bedroom, and just walking from my bedroom to the kitchen I am out of breath and I can't breathe... I have to resort to walking with a walker because I can't breathe at all when I walk so I either can choose to pass out or walk with a walker... and I work out, but I am only 27 so I can't be too out of shape as I have gained muscle. so any idea people. I have been under a lot of stress lately and I haven't been sleeping, but otherwise, can this be all anxiety?
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I Just want to say thank you for your input ... I just don't understand how this feeling can last all day and night for three str8 days I even wake up with it
I've been suffering from constant anxiety and panic attacks everyday all day for 3 months each day that goes by it gets worse with newer symptoms
They gave me buspar for the attacks I took it once and had a strange reaction so I didn't take it after but ever since then is when I've been having this feeling of not being able to breath
I just wanted to say I've had a similar problem. I went to the hospital because for 3 days in a row I felt like I couldn't breathe. They did blood work, x ray, EKG the whole work up. Finally said I was having a panic attack. That was in November. It is now January and every day I wake up all day long for two months I feel like I can't breathe. Its very scary. What do u do when u feel like this n it feels so very real but they are telling u its n your head?
Hi merrian,
Panic attacks do feel really intense sometimes. When I was having them I was freaking out because I thought I was developing schizophrenia or had a brain tumor or something. Feeling like you're having a heart attack is also common among those that have panic attacks.
If you want to use drug therapy for treatment I'd definitely recommend seeing a psychiatrist. General physicians can prescribe meds but a specialist will be much more familiar with the disorder and different therapies. Going to psychotherapy and learning breathing techniques can be beneficial as well. It takes some practice for them to work but focusing on taking very deep breaths when you're having a panic attack may help you.
Best wishes,
Rose
Thank you Rose! It makes me feel better to know I'm not all alone in this. After a while u feel like you are the only one in the world that feels this way.
I have similar experiences, but mine's occurs once a month. I fall asleep then wake scared seconds, after i fall asleep, but when i do wake, i feel like im not getting oxygen in my brain body feels heavy and im trying hard to breath oxygen back into my brain
There is nothing without cause. If this is something you haven't experienced before, then check for hidden mold allergens, dust mites and look to environment. I have had work ups and felt horrible being a fit healthy person. They kept telling me it was all in my head and I was so frustrated. That I had anxiety and panic. Not true, I had mold in my blender I was drinking. It make me so sick, and it wasn't in my head. All my workups were normal. Many things can cause shortness of breath. Allergies, hormones, MOLD, keep looking and don't dismiss how you feel. I through my blender out and problem went away for 3 years until now. ITs back out of nowhere. Things that may be able to help manage problem. lorazapam, inhaler, singular, try anti histamines and teas. good luck
Omg! I am going through the same thing ... This has never happen to me... I think all this started since the 9-11 incedent... Everytine I see a plane in the sky that could actually see its windows or tire coming out i get paniky. ..hearing the sound of a plane fly by gives me anxiety or panic attack... its kinda scary cause I never felt like this... my new thing is that only at times I wake up breathing hard cause I think I am not breathing right...
Hi am experencing the same symptoms I feel like it's going to be my last breath I also feel I if am loosing my mind my chest feel like it closing in on me what are the best way to stop that feeling
I had a upper respiratory flu and was not able to breathe because of panic attacks for 4 days went to the hospital and they told me I was having a heart attack. This was diagnosed wrongly. If I was having a heart attack why was I in the waiting room for 2 hours. I told them it was panic attacks because once I relaxed myself and stayed in one position the Panic would subside comma I still had the upper respiratory flu. The doctor argued with me back and forth telling me I am having a heart attack they went in and gave me a angiogram and said that my heart looked wonderful there was no blockage now when I go to the doctors they tell me that I have had a heart attack and I can't get up off my medical records.