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Re: Anxiety very bad today » kiwiredbeach

Posted by saturn on November 29, 2006, at 21:05:25

In reply to Anxiety very bad today, posted by kiwiredbeach on November 29, 2006, at 18:24:25

Sorry to hear about your bad day Kiwiredbeach.

There is a phenomenon called "hyperventilation syndrome" (HVS). Here is some info you might appreciate from an article from emedicine:

"Part of the explanation for HVS lies in the mechanics of breathing. Normal tidal volumes range from 35-45% of vital capacity at rest. Hyperinflation of the lungs beyond that level is resisted by the elastic recoil of the chest wall, and inspiratory volumes beyond this level are perceived as effort or dyspnea."

"Patients with HVS tend to breathe by using the upper thorax rather than the diaphragm, resulting in chronically overinflated lungs. When stress induces a need to take a deep breath, the deep breathing is perceived as dyspnea. The sensation of dyspnea creates anxiety, which encourages more deep breathing, and a vicious cycle is created."

Here's a link to the entire articlhttp://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic270.htme:

Even if you don't chronically hyperventilate, I surmise from the article that deep breathing can in fact create or exacerbate anxious states as deep breathing may induce a sensation of shortness of breath triggering a vicious cycle in the brain. I'm not an expert but from personal experience I've found it best for me not to concentrate on my breathing at all if I can help it during periods of severe anxiety. But everyone's different.

I also think there's a lot to be said for Magnesium as aeon suggested. Be aware though that it can be toxic in high doses (or lower dose even in people with kidney disease).

Best to you. Peace...Saturn.


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