Posted by JenStar on August 16, 2004, at 17:44:55
In reply to OBSESSING... help plse !!, posted by crazychickuk on August 16, 2004, at 6:47:56
You're going to be OK! (from one worrier to another.)
You made the comment below: "but i dont need it obviousley if i wasnt breathing proply i would be dead by now? "
I think that's a good start to helping you fix this issue. You recognize that if this WERE a fatal condition, it would have progressed by now! The fact that it stays in the 'livable' level is good -- soon your mind will start to recognize that this is NOT a fatal issue, your breathing IS ok, and that will help you to relax.
Your body will keep breathing, with or without the stress. Keep in mind that you DO keep breathing while you sleep, relax, and even while you stress. You're OK!
Breathing exercises might help, as a previous poster suggested (I think!) I read somewhere that under stress the average person does not exhale fully b/c they keep their chest muscles too constricted; this can lead to hyperventilation b/c the person is taking breaths that are too shallow. Look up "correct way to breathe" on the internet -- there are guidelines about how much longer the exhale should be than the inhalation, and although I'm not sure off the top of my head what they are, I'm sure you could find it by searching a bit.
I'm glad you found out that the chest pain is not indicative of a heart condition (I'm assuming this is true, but you did mention that the ER told you it is just muscular pain.) If the pain continues, I'd recommend getting a follow up with a physician, though -- it sounds like you might be a chronic worrier (like me) and sometimes I can't rest easy about a health concern until I get verification a second time that all is OK.
Good luck. I hope your breathing gets easier. Keep us updated!
JenStar
> 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..
> thanks
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