Posted by Susan47 on August 16, 2004, at 12:19:58
In reply to OBSESSING... help plse !!, posted by crazychickuk on August 16, 2004, at 6:47:56
> I cant stop obsessing... over my breathing from the time i awake up till the time o finally go to sleep.. i am obsessing over my breathing, as if i cant breath proply..my chest wont relax when i take a breath...
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> nothing is wrong with me... all anxiety... i went to the er yesterday and had an examination cus i been getting pain round my chest for a mnth apparently its just musclar pain and i been told to take ibrupafen and valium (for my worry) ....ahhhhhh this is still going on, pain has subsided but my obsessing over my breathing hasnt.. anyone know what i can do? i have just taking 2mg of valium and i will repeat if needed in a few hours....
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> i am not currently on any other meds..
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> I am under alot of stress, i am on my own with my daughter and she is so naughty its unberleivable, i dont feel very stable (stress obviousley) my mum has gone abroad for 2 weeks, not getting anywhere with the doctors, or physciatrist or cpn.. this is all stress BUt what can i do to help my breathing... i feel like ordering a mask to help me breath... but i dont need it obviousley if i wasnt breathing proply i would be dead by now?
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> i do feel dizzy sometimes cus i am hyventilating.. god i am scared
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> help plse..
> thanksCrazychickuk,
It sounds like you're really scared and feeling overwhelmed by your life, the anxiety is driving you to obsess about your breathing. Are you seeing a therapist?
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