Part 1: How to get rid of anxiety-related chest tightness (aka "Can't take a full breath")

Ugh! Chest tightness! It's so frustrating. I know. This video talks about that annoying phenomenon where it feels like you can't take full deep breaths due to anxiety. I'll discuss how anxiety-related chest tightness develops and how to address it.
Technique: "Breathing within your bounds"
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[@AJBCounseling]

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[@rakheegundecha6935]

Anyone having incomplete yawns!?

[@shwetabijla]

Yes... Continuously

[@juliettemayfield3808]

did any of yall get rid of it? AND HOW PLS

[@SarveshDeshmukh]

I totally understand. I have had it for 8 months now. But trust me, once you acknowledge it for what it is, it won't bother you much. It all started when I was in a very stressful period in life. And remember, it's not dangerous, it's just uncomfortable. If it was dangerous then you would not be typing this comment here after going through it for two weeks :). When you notice it coming, try to breathe normally, I know the urge we get to breathe deep, but don't pay attention to it. Just breathe slowly and normally. You'll be fine. Try to distract yourself. You'll be fine. I hope all of us get better soon.

[@barbaradromgoole4933]

Sarvesh Deshmukh YES IVE HAD THIS FOR 6 months

[@carlosserrato92]

Yes like im trying to yawn but without a deep breath I can't it's weird

[@Stampida1]

This sounds exactly like what I’ve been experiencing for the last 10 months! Basically, I get this continuous urge to take a full deep breath. But a lot of the time I can’t get that deep breath so then the urge grows and grows until I end up having a panic attack over it. But for some reason once I can get a deep breath it only gives me temporary relief before the urge starts creeping back in again. So it’s like a viscous cycle.

[@jesusserrano27]

Jack Willis same here, first happened on a long drive a year ago and been feeling it ever since

[@Stampida1]

Jesus Serrano And when you can’t get the deep breath do you feel panicky?

[@aden.e]

oh my god. i’ve never seen someone explain this and have the same problem i have. 11 months ago i felt the urge to take a deep breaths and now i constantly need to for that quick second of relief.

[@vasilismoulas]

@@aden.e i had it for the first time 4 years ago.It gone and now i got it again a year ago.This shit its horrible

[@fernandorodriguez7763]

@@aden.e I have the same problem the same

[@Meganismakeup]

I really thought I was the only one experiencing it , im so happy im not alone!

[@charlie1736]

Megan KW same

[@dknprobablydoesanything311]

Same

[@beatricesuimets]

Same god bless im not alone

[@AIG1026]

Megan West did it go away eventually

[@Meganismakeup]

the hamster yes’ keeping your mind disrracted and busy is soooo important

[@shwetabijla]

Getting this problem at this time is scary as hell

[@Notaboss17]

Shweta Bijla very ture

[@MoneyMuk]

Fr man I don't feel good did u get rid of it

[@SarveshDeshmukh]

I totally understand. I have had it for 8 months now. But trust me, once you acknowledge it for what it is, it won't bother you much. It all started when I was in a very stressful period in life. And remember, it's not dangerous, it's just uncomfortable. If it was dangerous then you would not be typing this comment here after going through it for two weeks :). When you notice it coming, try to breathe normally, I know the urge we get to breathe deep, but don't pay attention to it. Just breathe slowly and normally. You'll be fine. Try to distract yourself. You'll be fine. I hope all of us get better soon.

[@Mimi89_7]

Same how are you feeling now it's in my upper shoulders and it was in my calf I had to buy aspercream it comes and goes also wake up with my heart racing and feeling like something bad is about to happen smh I had a really bad anxiety attack because of all what's going on smh tea hot shower and watching something funny or yoga helps even fresh air we are all in this together I hope you feel better soon

[@Mimi89_7]

@@MoneyMuk how are you feeling?

[@knightofasshole]

I’m literally about to cry knowing I’m not alone in this

[@malena-qp8td]

Bro ❤❤❤

[@danielleciamei7113]

Am I the only one who seems to not be able to breathe even more from watching this? Because it’s making me think about it even more!

[@joshuazendejas8306]

dm c that was me for 30 mins until I started commenting to get my mind off of it.

[@danieldewar9439]

God yes. The more I think about it the worst it gets

[@rlrara9661]

How are you now

[@sim1real886]

It's all stress my friends, I got out off a very stressful time in my life and once things settled down my breathing became tight with incomplete yawns. It's part of the stress just don't think about it keep yourself occupied and happy. Especially be active don't sit at home trying to breath. I know it's uncomfortable and worrying. Stay strong my friends 🌹

[@paigemya]

My anxiety chest tightness has been affecting my sleep! And i haven't been able to get to sleep!

[@minarazubair4102]

Mariah Johnson same problem here 😢😢😢😢😢

[@GalaxYSmokaH4TrilliO]

OMG I was really stressed yesterday since then my heart or left side of chest is still hurting for over 20 hours. This is the longest its ever happened to me!

[@atulgokuyamaha7]

Same i have bad dreams

[@Sunflower-vk4st]

Same here omg

[@bellavancolen7985]

Mariah Johnson same I’m trying to let my self go with all of this stress

[@ibonihs]

It's worth mentioning that chest tightness also happens from breathing into the chest in general. Most people won't notice it without anxiety present, or a health anxiety that spurs from the tightness itself. Try breathing so your stomach expands, not your chest. It's called diaphragmatic breathing.

[@idiotbrownie1525]

yo this shit kinda helping me out. Thanks my guy

[@davecash7669]

@@idiotbrownie1525 no doubt. Now you can C-walk in peace

[@Sam-gu4zo]

This helped so much thank you

[@banumilahar]

This is really helping me out too.. Will this eventually go away with practise.. N will i be able to breathe normal?

[@rlrara9661]

@@idiotbrownie1525 how are you now

[@joannbrito5288]

This is true I only get it when I'm scared to get it, but when I do talk or do something that keeps my mind off of it I notice it goes away. Still scary but a relief knowing it will go away with time.

[@rexdby2984]

Same... when you’re in the moment or too busy to notice, the tightness goes away. When our crazy minds get some free time again... uh.... ohh... there it is again. One day it will just go away. We just will get sick of giving it power.

[@joshuazendejas8306]

Rex Dby I’ve been in and out of thinking about it all week, idk how to calm myself down while I’m not busy, I just feel like I’ll pass out and die, I get a full breathe every now and then, but that’s when I push it.

[@Teclajellymon]

EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS TO ME! Like, there are some moments it just goes away , I can talk properly, I can eat. Instead when I think I’m going to get it, there is it

[@Glebean]

I just thought I add to this, I actually had this sudden onset of this fucked up thing called "sighing syndrome".. apparently it's psychological, the main reason science believes it's a psychological issues is because when we sleep, we don't wake up to take a deep breath, because we are "dead asleep" the brain is "OFF". You'll also notice it vanishes if you are overly occupied and busy, take for example, shopping with friends or cooking something that involves you reading and being attentive, etc. You'll notice it's gone, and you'll think "Oh this is all B.S" then once you're back to your regular routine of being at rest or having an unoccupied mind, this fucker shows up! Here's the trick, just accept the sensation, by accept I mean, say "oh well I guess I'll be like this for the rest my life, it is what it is, at least I'd never be told to carry heavy shit", just be humorous about it and accept it, if you need to breath deep, do it, fuck it, if not, great! Just bulldoze right through this bitch, don't even try to ask "what if this is wrong with me" "do I have (insert disease here)". Just accept it , and say that's cool man, I guess that's how I'll breathe from now on! Literally within a few weeks of you just accepting it, your mind will no longer focus on it, it will be desensitized to the though, and guess what? Your breathing will return to normal, until......you think about it again, and back to square 1 we go. It's a constant game, the real trick is to let go of the resistance, permanently!

[@lilyangeles2887]

@@rexdby2984 How are you now? Do you still have it? Plz reply

[@slicenrice]

Hi just stopping by here because I was dealing with this issue 2 weeks ago and I finally feel relieved of it, although it can come and go depending on how I’m feeling but I wanted to share that it CAN go away and it will. For me, I tried everything by going to the doctors and everyone would say nothing was wrong with me so I am heavily praying about it and seeking therapy to help deal with the unknown causes. I believe that body, mind and spirit are all connected so I’ve been doing my best to work more on my mind and spirit to help relieve this issue that no one else seems to understand except for people in these comments and it has helped tremendously. I hope this helps someone! -Glory

[@Joemama32111]

I know how you feel, feel better Glory

[@thelifeofmadison5081]

hello !!! please respond if you can.. my chest and throat tightness comes from time to time and ig sucks. it really does it comes in attacks for no reason and i hate it so much. what did you do specifically to help. please help!

[@Joemama32111]

@@thelifeofmadison5081 me too, i don’t have many ways to cope because i recently been having throat tightness issues but I try to always do my Box Breathing and talking to someone because it distracts me from the terrible feelings.

[@emilyelisabeth7131]

@@thelifeofmadison5081 hey same here x I am so tired but can’t sleep I feel like I can’t breathe I need help

[@nickbardan3867]

@@thelifeofmadison5081 I had this 6 months ago. I couldn't take a full breath for the life of me but I wasn't out of oxygen. It went on for a month then it went away. Now it's back

[@ShAlAmAnAyA3]

It's nice to know that I'm not alone in experiencing this. I have been experiencing this for about a month now and it's annoying. You're right. I'm so concentrated in my breathing that I forget to breathe normally and most of the time i send myself into a panic by obsessing over this. I am gonna get through it. Thank you for this video.

[@lizgutierrez2310]

I’m there. Is it gone?

[@rlrara9661]

How are you now

[@rlrara9661]

@@lizgutierrez2310 how are you now

[@NikDavis]

Walking through this with you actually helped get rid of my chest tightness. Thanks a ton man. I didn't really think it'd help but low and behold it did. Hoping the rest of you guys have some success with this. For me it was all about easing into a "one step at a time" narrative he was explaining. Listen to the steps and take one at a time. Shallow breathe in, hit that tight spot and breathe out. I find it more relieving breathing out. Then zone in on that relaxed exhale. Then repeat as many times as necessary. All of this is what was more or less going through my mind while listening to the video. Hope it helps in any way. Most important I think to keep in mind is to let yourself destress at your own pace. If it takes 2 hours that's ok. If it takes 10 mins sweet. Just be ok with whatever. Cheers. ❤️

[@marisajones1557]

does this happen to anyone else when you’re not even anxious about stuff? bc it happens and i assume it’s anxiety but i cant figure out what i’m even anxious about...

[@maryawino5322]

Yes it happens even when you are not anxious 😌

[@davecash7669]

Your body is resolving issues even when you’re not aware of it. I don’t know about you, but a lot of my life revolves around not feeling uncomfortable feelings. So when I am not focused on not feeling, that’s when my body is free to work on problems without my supervision. That’s when I feel the need to check in only to find discomfort. Definitely work with a therapist on this. Definitely do your stretches and exercise to the best of your ability. If you have any addictions or compulsive behaviors, start looking to shed those This way you can feel the underlying cause.

[@isabelkempler9880]

Yeah

[@varun8762]

Even if you think you are not anxious You are anxious because you are so used to this anxiety that you feel normal with it but it's still there You are anxious

[@isabelkempler9880]

@@varun8762 yeah and my parents are always like “what are you anxious about?” And I’m like “I don’t know!”

[@MissPikaaa]

I'm here to comment on this post because I too had the exact same urge or air hunger. It felt like sighing was the only way to get that " satisfying breath" and when that breath doesn't come the urge to keep trying would kick in until the nervousness would set in that I'm not getting enough air. I wanted to take the time and make this post to say IT DOES AND WILL GO AWAY. A lot of people on this thread have the same issue and you may have come here worried and seeking answers but it is something you can totally rid of WITHOUT needing anxiety medicine. Now that's not to speak for everyone but I personally didn't take an medications and it has gone away...... The only thing that worked for me was realIzing my body was fine and I WAS doing it to myself. Taking these deep breaths over and over is not practical, the body should be breathing without us even realizing, it's when we focus on our breathing so much we hunger for more air. STOP THINKING ABOUT IT. Now that was hard at first, the only way to stop thinking about it is to fight that urge for a deep breath. Fight the urge to "satisfy" that feeling that a yawn or sigh would give us. Tell yourself your not supposed to breathe like that. Breaths should be short and quiet and go unnoticed. Now fighting this urge will be uncomfortable at first, BUT that uncomfortable feeling you'll feel in your chest is the cure ! When you feel that uncomfortable feeling tell yourself you are healing yourself of this annoyance. That's what worked for me. Eventually the urge will loose its power and you'll stop taking deep breaths as this too is unhealthy for the body because you can throw off your oxygen to co2 levels with breathing so hard. Another very important thing to tell yourself is your body has your best interest at heart, your body will do its job correctly, your body wants to work well for you. If you've gone to doctors and they don't find anything chances are it may be anxiety OR some sort of anxiety episode onset this feeling and it's going to take YOU to turn it back off. I also didn't want to believe it was anxiety and when the doctors told me I looked at them like they were crazy. I never ever had anxiety before and had nothing to feel anxious over however I have had some extra stress which unknowingly was causing some anxiety and one morning I woke up flustered and kept trying to take deep breaths and "couldn't" however my body was getting the exact amount of oxygen it needed what I wasn't getting was that satisfying breath... I soon realized this satisfying breath was so crab able because it temporarily stretches your chest/lungs and momentarily relives anxious feelings even anxious feeling that have no physical symptom the urge itself is enough. Think about it. The urge for that breath create a by of anxiety and once you get it it's temporarily relived however it will NEVER go away if you keep feeding it. Think about this... Before it ever started before you ever had this urge when you would go to the doctor lets say for a physical and they check your chest and say "take a deep breath" that deep breath you would take is nothing like the deep "satisfying breath" you keep wanting. You didn't sit in the exam room grasping for deep amounts of air to the point you begin hyperventilating. Focus on that. Once you fight the urge and feel the uncomfortable feeling welcome that feeling ! That's your body forgetting the urge, that's your body and mind becoming balanced again to your pre episode days. The good thing is if it's not medical you can reverse it yourself and I'm here to say IT WILL GO AWAY. Even if you don't get those deep sigh feelings every time you breathe who gives a sh**t your FINE and once you stop hyper focusing on your breathing it goes way.. I wanted to share my story because I too was on these threads a few weeks ago seeking answers and googling every night until I realized I was doing it to myself and I can stop it myself fight the urge and the urge will loose its power and go away. 💯❤️

[@romeoasserot7093]

U ok now?

[@romeoasserot7093]

U ok now?

[@MissPikaaa]

@@romeoasserot7093 yes, as of now I have less urge and sometimes my urge doesn't come in a day, been trying breathing exercises and it helps alot

[@Layla-xy6nl]

Your comment really helps thank you ❤️

[@thegoldenthread-greatstori6795]

Guys. Nice to see so many with this issue. Its amazing how it manifests in such similar ways with people. Fortunately (and perhaps unfortunately) I'm 99% sure it's an anxiety related issue. This was something I rejected for a long time because I genuinely didn't think I felt anxious (other than thr anxiety caused by the damn feeling of air hunger which could verge on panic attacks at times). Many have said this and I agree that the worst part is the consistency of it. Ultimately, when i accepted it was anxiety it made sense, as it correlated to my being in a very stressful work environment, along with poor life style habits. For example, I would often stay up much later on the weekend than I would during the weekdays, and drink too heavily and eat more processed foods. Many of u might notice that its a little bit worse following a night of bad sleep a coffee, or a heavy drinking session. If you regularise your sleep routine, eat healthier, and keep moving, it can go a long way to helping alleviate the symptoms. I think we're ultimately just people with a very unusual and stressful response to underlying anxiety. Take it as a nice sign from your heart that lifestyle needs a change maybe! But good luck. It can seriously wear u down mentally.and emotionally.and take a lot.of.pleasure from life

[@seagreen9264]

This video actually really helped me avoid a panic attack thank you.

[@jana12221]

I've had this problem since I am a child. Now I am 30 years old. Today is the day that I learned that I am not alone with this. Wow. No doctor ever has had a clue what was bothering me to breathe. They always said that I have healthy lungs. So I just lived with it. It always occured during stressful times in my life. I also experienced that I had to not take so much care of it in order for the chest tightness to go away. Currently I have it again (we bought a house and have a small child, very stressful) and you talking about it helped me to hear that this strategy works for you also. And to hear in the comments that so many people experience this.

[@amybodfish9204]

Using Vicks vaporub or having a vicks throat sweet genuinely helps when I start panicking because I feel like I can't breathe, it makes your chest feel more open and helps you feel like you can take a deep breath !!

[@romeoasserot7093]

U totally ok now?

[@romeoasserot7093]

Plz reply

[@amybodfish9204]

@@romeoasserot7093 not totally but im signed up for therapy and trying to work through my trauma to better my mental health :)

[@spleeeen4it]

you described my symptoms totally, any slight little worry and i freak out and the breathing gets worse, this video really helped

[@Nihhuz]

Man you're the first one to actually make me feel like there is hope with this. Thank you for this video. Many people talk about it as a symptom but no one explains how you can get rid of it. I sometimes run into this, and I find that your advice is really valuable. Aaaaaand stop drinking caffeine, although I'm sometimes guilty of that.

[@codymcnary13]

it has been so scary/frustrating going to so many medical appointments just to be told over and over nothing is wrong. when i've never had any issues breathing like this especially out of the blue, i think that has been what cause me to keep having this feeling and possibly make it worse over stressing about what's wrong with me. thank you for this video, I feel more at ease knowing there's at least something I can try and other people going through this as well.

[@SarveshDeshmukh]

Hey, I am having this for 3 months now. Came out of the blue. It's not there when I sleep, not there when I am deeply busy in something. I reached a point where I lost 23 pounds in 2 weeks because of this. Now it isn't as bad as before though. Know that you are breathing fine, it's just a fake feeling. The more you pay attention to it the more it will increase. Try to forcefully distract yourself. I know it's very hard. I still struggle but I have more control over it. Know that many people go through this without noticing it or making a big deal out of it. It's only people like us who noticed it once and now wouldn't let go of it face it more. Know that it will be gone without you even noticing it. It's a battle we will win. :). I hope all of us will feel good soon :)

[@panagiotaras-ni7dr]

@@SarveshDeshmukh Do you think should I go to the doctor cause o have the same feeling for months... I had it 4 years ago but it left. It doesn't affecting my sleep, anything. But when I want to take a deep breath I can't and then I think about it too much and then things getting worse.

[@SarveshDeshmukh]

@@panagiotaras-ni7dr It's always better to get it checked with doctors to eliminate any actual physical cause. But if you're able to sleep well, like me, which means your body and breathing mechanism is working well when we don't pay attention to it. If you had it 4 years ago and went away, I think it could be stress or anxiety. But always better to check with doctor.

[@panagiotaras-ni7dr]

@@SarveshDeshmukh Thanks for the advice. Do you still have it?

[@SarveshDeshmukh]

@@panagiotaras-ni7dr Yes, but it doesn't bother me as much. Now I know what it is. Remember that it's not dangerous, it's just uncomfortable.

[@lukeowen7575]

What do you mean by stress? I’ve been getting this and it’s quite frightening. Feels like I need to take a deep breath to get a good breath and when I can’t I start to feel very panicky

[@amybodfish9204]

Me too! I've woken up in the night freaking out because it feels like I can't breathe and I've considered even waking up my parents because it feels like I'm having a heart attack

[@panagiotaras-ni7dr]

@@amybodfish9204 I think that's another case. I just can't take a deep breath but when I breath with low pace I breath fine. It doesn't affect my sleep at all

[@Bigjamez2011]

Amy Bodfish you seem to be feeling with anxiety , or nocturnal panic attacks or nightmares . I too feel this way sometimes and it is due to stress or anxiety disorders . You need to assure yourself you are fine and this is temporary sensation and will pass . I know it’s hard to not stress about the feelings you have but I promise they do go away . Think positive and tell yourself you are ok and slow your breathing down . Take a deep belly breath hold it for 5 seconds , purse your lips and exhale slow for 5 seconds then breath normal thru belly . Repeat 3 total times and you will relax . Do not focus on breathing and worry about it your brain controls breathing and breathing is automatic . Assure yourself you are ok and will be ok . I been struggling with anxiety for 15 years . Listen to this vid it’s really helpful . And for peace of mind get a check up with your doc .

[@amybodfish9204]

@@Bigjamez2011 thanks so much,this genuinely did make me feel better!

[@Stampida1]

Hi! I’ve been having this EXACT same problem for 10 months! I get this constant and irresistible urge to take a full deep breath, and when I can’t get the deep breath I start panicking. But when I can get the deep breath it only gives me temporary relief before the urge starts to creep back in again.

[@obietheguy7002]

Thanks man this really helped me out this is a very scary problem

[@katrinatorres2526]

How are u now? How's your breathing now??

[@karthick.g5298]

​@@katrinatorres2526 how are you feeling now is it ok ?

[@karthick.g5298]

​@@katrinatorres2526bro how are you now and what you did

[@OO-qt7ec]

WARNING guys!! I had this for a few weeks and I seriously felt like I was dying. NOONE understood me. But round about that time I also started drinking black coffee. After I stopped drinking the coffee.. IT COMPLETELY WENT AWAY!!!

[@Edward-tc5up]

Scots girl caffeine can worsen anxiety

[@Bbokariif]

Nobody understands, my mom just tells me not to over think it and that I'm fine, but I'm not

[@ddulce4780]

Chelsea Ramirezzz omg I feel you

[@GooDrawingNation]

Thank you so much, I’m going to stop drinking it

[@szunya23]

Thanks for sharing it, i just realized it did happened to me as well. So weird how coffee can affect our lives for some people. Cheers!

[@elleryprescott]

I have been dealing with this for 10 years. Over the past three years or so I ignored it to the point where it essentially went away. It hardly bothered me. Weeks went by without my noticing it and I rarely that “rubber band effect” where you’ve taken a deep breath but couldn’t get over the hump. 2 days ago for some reason my mind latched onto my breathing again and I started obsessing that “it’s back” and as a result it got worse like when it first began 10 years ago. I’m back to being bothered constantly. Found your video and it’s refreshing to find someone talking about THIS EXACT thing. It is obsessive neurosis focused on breathing. That’s what the doctor at the Mayo Clinic diagnosed it as 10 years ago. You are right that the only cure is full on NOT CARING. Accept that you will live with it for the rest of your life. Breathe normally and ignore the feeling of needing breath and after a number of months or years, you’ll notice it less. Now I need to take your and my own advice and work on ignoring it and not caring. Panic or caring at all just makes it worse. Remind yourself you ARE healthy, you CAN get enough breath. You will live.

[@romeoasserot7093]

how are you now?

[@katrinatorres2526]

How are u now? How's your breathing now??

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Plz reply

[@elleryprescott]

@@katrinatorres2526 same as it has always been … but that episode I had a year ago of getting in my head has passed

[@thats-a-wrapsjackson7634]

I feel the same way ... this is the first video I’ve ran up on that explains exactly what I’m go through ... I suffer with this at least about 3 to 4 times a year ... and since the COVID19 it seems as though it’s lasting a bit longer than other times ... now that I’ve done what you said ... within just watching ur video ... I’m feeling better already. The tightness actually subsided... thx a bunch !!!

[@romeoasserot7093]

how are u now?

[@rakshakumar4252]

Relieved to hear I’m not alone in this! It’s been 3 months after the hectic stressful period in my life ended that I was able to see improvements but not fully back to normal so I assume it takes time for the body to realise it’s not in stress anymore. I’m looking forward to feeling better and better as I be more at peace and change my old negative obsessive thoughts patterns . Walks, yoga, pranayam, stretches, doing more things that make me happy, not trying to be perfect , taking time to rest has helped me so much ! Not being afraid of this symptom is also super important just be easy and let it pass one day at a time.

[@holychrollo]

I'm 9 and I have this it's so hard to breathe deeply.

[@jeffreyd508]

If youre at home, like me, jump right into a little cardio session of five+ mins. Gets the breath on track. Gets the mind off it, and you'll lose weight. That unfullfilling yawn is beyond annoying . I found this helps me 'get the yawn' most of the time when I need it.... 1. Pull shoulders way back to open lungs 2. Lean forward drastically. Imagine sitting at your desk with your arms out in front of you and your face staring down 3. Keep the mouth closed while having that urge. Let it build up in the throat 4. When the urge is very strong, start inhaling through the nose, and near the top of the inhale, open the mouth for that quick, satisfying, full breath 5. Sometimes, I shake my head violently back and forth, as if Im saying "no" during this, and it helps me "catch it"

[@SstephenVincentt]

This is so accurate about what im experiencing

[@romeoasserot7093]

how are you now?

[@SstephenVincentt]

@@romeoasserot7093 oh my god I didn't expect this. Well, in the past 3 years I've had 2 anxiety attacks and 3 asthma attacks. I'm still alive, thank you for commenting. I feel better compared to before

[@karthick.g5298]

​@@SstephenVincentt what you did to complete 😢? I am nervous

[@marsdz2271]

I had this when I was 23 for about a year i thought I had asthma went to the doctor told me I was fine except that I wasn't getting enough sleep and I used to go to the gym everyday I started sleeping 7 to 8hours a day and after few days I felt great ! Now I'm 33 with a kid and out of nowhere I caught it again because I don't get enough sleep because of my son waking me up in the middle of the night and I work 12 hours a day and have a lot of stress! I advice you to get enough sleep give your body a chance to recover from the stress ! Hope all of you feel better soon

[@katrinatorres2526]

How are u now??

[@marsdz2271]

@@katrinatorres2526 I'm feeling great thank you for asking 👍 I went jogging one day and for some reason it disappeared , also trying to don't think alot about life problems stress is not fun

[@Alexthatsnottaken]

I have been having constant panic attacks for 3 days. I wake up from a dead sleep with a severe intense panic attack and think I'm having a heart attack. Then every time I think of it or the feeling which I can't stop I have another panic attack. No one will help me. Fuckin stressful

[@katrinatorres2526]

How are u now? How's your breathing now?

[@katrinatorres2526]

U ok now ?

[@katrinatorres2526]

Do you still have this breathing problem

[@Alexthatsnottaken]

@@katrinatorres2526 its been a few years, i conquered the panic attacks and it was thanks to no one but myself, now I have two step children and a loving wife. Never give up

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away? Plz reply

[@livesimple3702]

I've been watching videos for a long time on anxiety. You give the most grounded and useful advice. THANKS!

[@SarveshDeshmukh]

To everyone who is feeling uncomfortable: I totally understand. I have had it for 8 months now. But trust me, once you acknowledge it for what it is, it won't bother you much. It all started when I was in a very stressful period in life. And remember, it's not dangerous, it's just uncomfortable. If it was dangerous then you would not be typing this comment here after going through it for weeks :). When you notice it coming, try to breathe normally, I know the urge we get to breathe deep, but don't pay attention to it. Just breathe slowly and normally. You'll be fine. Try to distract yourself. You'll be fine. I hope all of us get better soon. Edit: Also pay attention to your diet, I have noticed that the feeling also comes if I eat anything that causes me GERD or excessive burps.

[@JPostman425]

8 months dealing with chest tightness? How on Earth did you manage to get through that? I've had it for a tad over a month now and every doctor I've spoken to over the phone says its most likely anxiety. I still have issues letting the feeling go lol

[@SarveshDeshmukh]

@@JPostman425 I can understand. Initial 4-5 months were really difficult for me. But trust me, whenever you feel this thing, keep breathing normally. Once you know that it's not dangerous and it is only uncomfortable, it'll be easier to handle this.

[@panagiotaras-ni7dr]

@@JPostman425 I have it 10 months. I had it 4 years ago but it gone. I believe It's anxiety 100%

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@JPostman425 how are you now?

[@JPostman425]

@@katrinatorres2526 I'm doing much better now

[@hermestrismegistus2163]

I lived my whole childhood dealing with this and no doctors knew what the issue was I was prescribed in halers and nothing worked. The Internet is fantastic because I finally realized that I'm not the only one. Thank you for this video. I suffered from severe anxiety and OCDM prescribed an anti-depressant which completely helped with my shallow breath but it has come back in the last few days due to stress and I have found that working on my hobbies and distracting myself definitely helps.

[@sanalezhuthachan2969]

I can't get yawn out what do

[@brodyyourfavoriteasian]

SHINRA TENSIE same

[@scrappy714]

Literally same

[@alexijames8064]

Same

[@alexijames8064]

Kyle Trunche Lao Miñoza what did you do

[@scrappy714]

Alexi James , slow down your breathing and dont yawn every 10 seconds, trust me, you DO NOT need to and you wont run out of air like your brain is telling you.

[@blasteroid95]

funnily enough, I remember about a week ago noticing that when I took shallower breaths I felt a bit better and the symptoms seemed to alleviate somewhat. Now I know why haha. It's such a worrying feeling because then I feel anxious that there might be something wrong with me medically :(

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Has your breathing returned to normal??

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Has your breathing returned to normal ? Plz reply

[@rlrara9661]

@@katrinatorres2526 how are you now

[@RossMcgowanMaths]

Not a medical person but I have suffered from shortness of breath usually a few hours or a day after vigorous exercise. I was given some advice from a doctor that told me that I was suffering from over oxgenation. Seemingly when the blood gets over oxygenated by only a small amount then the body can get confused and it actually thinks it is slightly under oxygenated this causes the body to try to compenate by taking ever deeper breaths. This can last for several hours. To get rid of this the doctor told me instead of taking deeper breaths take really shallow breaths and after 15 mins the oxygen level in the blood will stabalise. I have done this on dozens of occasions and it's a real chore for 10 to 15 mins , every sinue of your being tells you to breath deeper and you have to fight it. After 10 minutes I can feel it completely subsiding within the space of a few seconds after which I feel just brilliant. He told me the name of the condition (sadly I forget what it was) and he told me it was a very little know but quite prevalent condition which seems to be true as I can't seem to find any mention of it online.

[@MrJayjase]

I have this with breathing, yawning and even sometimes swallowing. I've been everywhere for help and apparently nothing is wrong. It's so embarrassing and stressful because it seems like nothing I do will ever get rid of it fully. It's like once you notice it, that's it.

[@howyoudoingtodayjasmine1839]

I am experiencing this rn i am so scared , did it pass?

[@s4dieee]

@@howyoudoingtodayjasmine1839 ive been having it for 3 months and its honestly scary

[@romeoasserot7093]

@@s4dieee u ok now?

[@s4dieee]

@@romeoasserot7093 kind of

[@romeoasserot7093]

@@howyoudoingtodayjasmine1839 how are u now!

[@balengswargiary4603]

I got this shortness of breathing couple of moths ago all of sudden when I was lying down. It really scared me out, and then it went way thoroughly a few days later. But again I'm having this problem since yesterday. And I'm so scared soo I tried googling and saw so many breathlessness related diseases and I got more anxious :') I can say I'm lucky enough to come through this video and felt relieved knowing I'm not the only one and thank you so much for this video I'll try my level best to ignore. I can't even yawn fully. Couldn't sleep and writing this up at 2:09 AM !

[@RossMcgowanMaths]

fight the urge to take really deep breaths instead do the opposite take really shallow breaths. Set a timer and do this for 15 minutes. Your whole body will be screaming at you to yawn or take a deep breath if it gets too much then take a longer shallow breath but not a full one and continue till your 15 mins is up. Not a mediacal doctor but I was advised to do this by my doctor and works everytime for me.

[@CrazzyJokerr]

I have this problem since december last year, I dont have much stress in my life, Im very fit, have good condition and made lung tests, 98% oxygen something and more than 2,5 liters lung volume and got an xray. My doc says its all fine but I have the feeling I dont get enough air into my body and deep breaths are kinda hard to do. Its not really painfull but extremely annoying especially while Im training. Some weeks its very bad some weeks its almost not existing. This whole thing is so damn annoying I will try ur tips and we will see what happens. Thanks man

[@dannyboyy1]

did u find anything that helps?

[@CrazzyJokerr]

@@dannyboyy1 I try to just ignore it and keep telling myself its just my damn brain and that works for me most of the time but when I think about it too much it gets worse :/

[@romeoasserot7093]

@@CrazzyJokerr how are u now?

[@romeoasserot7093]

@@CrazzyJokerr u ok now?

[@romeoasserot7093]

@@CrazzyJokerr how are u noww??

[@DanielIssabey]

Great video sir!! I booked an introductory call with you. Thank you for all that you do.

[@anthonycook42]

I can't get a yawn out

[@Limeguy98]

such a great tip!! it totally makes sense because it allows yourself to get a sense of what it would feel like to breathe without resistance and then you can stay with that feeling as your body relaxes and lets you feel comfortable taking deeper and deeper breathes

[@vasilismoulas]

Exactly

[@tbsyt1614]

Thank you so much I’ve always had this problem... always worried that I’m not taking in enough air... when ironically the solution is to take less, great vid 👍🏻

[@noname-nu5fn]

Question, my breathing is paired up with ovations yawning. Is that part of the same issue?

[@laudinel5295]

I have the same combo. Yawnjng in general is your brain screaming for oxygen, so I figured since we can't take a deep breath our body lacks the oxygen and causes us to yawn which I think it's good cos that's pretty much the only way to expand those lungs :/

[@noname-nu5fn]

@@laudinel5295 general anxiety i think is at the root, because I can go run and do physical activity with ease. So its all in the head.

[@SarveshDeshmukh]

How are you doing now mate?

[@romeoasserot7093]

@@laudinel5295 u ok now?

[@kalenaglory2483]

I have/ had that... it’s anxiety! For your peace of mind go get it checked out. Once the reassurance that it’s not a heart attack then you will stop stressing about it and it will go away.

[@ayat9051]

When we do get it checked out do they give us medication or anything for it

[@kalenaglory2483]

@@ayat9051 No.. If you’re seen by an Emergency Room doctor they sometimes prescribe a few anxiety pills. They always recommend that you follow up with your doctor.

[@adrianveland]

I had this continously from early 2016 until early 2021. I made it disappear in 10 minutes though a meditation. You don't have to "live with it". That's not a life I would want

[@romeoasserot7093]

U ok now?

[@katrinatorres2526]

How are u now??

[@katrinatorres2526]

Has your breathing returned to normal?

[@samplesavantinstrumentals2849]

Which meditation?

[@ChristinaaFitzgerald]

Meditation pls ??????

[@enassmenem4112]

Thank you for the reminder .That helped so much

[@joshuazendejas8306]

Man I can’t get. I’m trying so hard not to panic and it’s messing with me so bad

[@joshuazendejas8306]

Next day.. feeling way better after doing that breathing technique, preciate it fr ☝🏽

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@joshuazendejas8306 how's your breathing now?

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@joshuazendejas8306 do you still have this breathing problem? Has your breathing returned to normal?

[@joshuazendejas8306]

@@katrinatorres2526 yes it’s back to normal, this video helped me learn to control it and be calm

[@danielmiranda9862]

@@joshuazendejas8306 how long did it last?

[@AuntyBeet]

Thank you . This really helped me.

[@laynamonk4023]

Won't breathing in short breaths at a fast rate like that cause hyperventilation which then leads to the feeling of not getting enough air and more panicking?

[@AJBCounseling]

It might if the short breaths are at too fast of a rate. If that's happening then you might need to slow down the breathing rate. The whole point of taking shorter breaths is so that we are not fighting that resistance that we feel when we have chest tightness. Experiencing that resistance is often what re-feeds our chest tightness. Now, because we're taking shorter breaths, in order to get enough air so that we can exist comfortably, it might mean that we have to pick up our rate of breathing. The rate of breathing I showed in this video was just an example. You'll have to figure out your comfortable rate of breathing, while at the same time, keeping your breath-depth at a level that does not lead to you experiencing the "rubber band" effect (the resistance of chest tightness).

[@AJBCounseling]

I also just noticed you mentioned panicking. This video doesn't address panic attacks. It speaks more to a situation where you have this nagging chest-tightness that just follows you all day long. I'll make some videos on dealing with panic in the future.

[@laynamonk4023]

Thank you for the reply. I think I get what you mean. But how long should we be breathing this way?

[@AJBCounseling]

I think I need to explain why this technique works in the first place. It will also indirectly answer your question. The reason why this technique often works is because it offers a way to accept that you have chest-tightness and that you're not going to fight it anymore. A lot of times, chest-tightness continues to exist because we are fighting it. When we're able to say "I don't care about this chest-tightness. It can be there if it wants to", our chest-tightness often goes away. The whole point of this breathing technique is to help you find a more comfortable way of existing with your chest-tightness; to help you find a way to have your chest-tightness, and be okay with it being there. It's aimed at helping you to shift your attitude about your chest-tightness away from "omg i hate this!" to "meh, it's fine." So, how long to breath like this? As long as it takes to change your attitude towards your chest-tightness. I would give the exercise at least a day. But! Keep in mind, that we're ultimately targeting your attitude about having chest-tightness. So, if you find that sticking to this exercise is having no effect, then I would focus more on finding other ways to just accept the chest-tightness.. to not be bothered by it... Because our being bothered by it is what often times maintains it. I hope that helps! If you find other ways to accept your chest-tightness and it goes away, please come back and let everyone know! I am definitely curious about other ways of getting there, and I'm sure other ways exist!

[@laynamonk4023]

Thank you for the explanation. I will try your methods.

[@matiasjarachavez495]

thanks man i’ve been dealing with this for a long time i thought i was the only one

[@katrinatorres2526]

How are u now? How's your breathing now ? Do you still have this breathing problem?

[@Notaboss17]

I didn’t know this was a thing. Thank god

[@darthdrums9465]

Someone please respond, a couple months ago i was lifting a case of water and felt a pain in my chest. 30 minutes later i felt like its hard to breathe, and now for the past 2 months it has been difficult to get a good deep breath. I have been to the doctor and they have taken X-rays and they say everything looks fine. Please help me to know whats going on

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem?

[@darthdrums9465]

@@katrinatorres2526 ive been to the chiropractor and it has helped a little bit. Still sometimes hard to breathe

[@darthdrums9465]

@@katrinatorres2526 are you having the same issue?

[@Wolfe2001]

I went into the ER because I felt so short of breath and hungry for Air they did heart tests blood tests chest X-rays absolutely nothing wrong they said it’s stress related and Anxiety it’s a scary feeling and hard not to think of but your not alone

[@abdullahalmajil]

Hey, do you still have this problem?

[@Wolfe2001]

@@abdullahalmajil I still have episodes but not as bad

[@abdullahalmajil]

@@Wolfe2001 can I contact you please

[@romeoasserot7093]

U ok now?

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@Wolfe2001 How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@sitotakersingh5558]

Good Afternoon Sir. I am so glad that I found your video I was feeling that my breath is struck in my chest and I cannot released it. Thank you very much for your video. Now I can practises doing it. And thank you to @SarveshDeshmukh because I do experience incomplete yawn and felt uncomfortable because I cannot released it too.

[@bellavancolen7985]

Ugh u hate how I can’t take deep breaths I’m just having anxiety:/ about school starting

[@romeoasserot7093]

U ok now?

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@romeoasserot7093 How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away? Plz reply

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away? Bella? Plz reply

[@codyarmstrong5104]

So far I'm doing a bit better since watching your video. I thought I was losing my mind, but it's just anxiety trying a new way to mess with me. First it was butterflies and headaches, then near absolute loss of appetite, now chest tightness. I've been checked by doctors and nothing else is wrong. I do feel better knowing it isn't going to kill me, just annoy me, and with that knowledge I'll just try to tune it out as best I can

[@rlrara9661]

How are you now and how did you overcome

[@aaronmancle9353]

I can get my full breathe out some time and then I try again and it gets tight anyone else?

[@jonathangilpin6862]

Yes me too pal or I can yawn great sometimes but sometimes not so good.

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@jonathangilpin6862 How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@katrinatorres2526]

AronHow's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away??

[@danielmiranda9862]

@@jonathangilpin6862 how are you now? Do you still have trouble breathing or your breathing back to normal? Plz reply

[@NickBishtVlogs]

Most of the times I feel this when I excessively use my smartphone or laptop.

[@brandonn4023]

When i yawn my jaw just seems to close like i cant yawn any suggestions

[@r4ckl3ss19]

Idk man same think is happening with me

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away? Brandon?

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@r4ckl3ss19 How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@danielmiranda9862]

Do you still have it?

[@danielmiranda9862]

@@r4ckl3ss19 how are you now?

[@303storm]

I have to disagree on this one. Breathing shallow and fast is not gonna help. Switch to belly breathing and you will relax instantly. If it doesn't work, sit down, lean slightly forward and do it again.

[@mcnamarasgarage]

Exactly. I agree with the sensations in the first part of the video, but shallow breathing is NOT a good fix

[@taylahstiles2016]

I’m 11 it’s been going on for 3 days I had it really bad a few years ago and I had it for 1 and a bit years

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Has your breathing returned to normal?

[@katrinatorres2526]

Plz reply

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@sergioortizz]

Does anyone feel like you can’t get enough deep breaths like they aren’t satisfying and you keep having the urge to get a deep breath but until it’s satisfying and it feels like you can’t get enough oxygen constantly trying to breath hard even when I’m sitting laying down walking it’s the same but I’m not even anxious that bad it’s just the breathleness makes me anxious because it feels like I’m suffocating! I have got blood tests X-rays EKG’s and they find nothing but my hypothyroid !! Help!!

[@BryanGomez-g6o]

still have this problem?

[@r.a.r.4446]

Does this chest tightness occur constantly? I’ve been having this since March. I’ve been to 6 doctors (3 of them are internist) in total. My x-ray result was normal, so was my EKG. But I still having the same issue until now. It’s like an elephant is sitting on my upper chest (mostly the right one).

[@Rocky_Koutt]

Request a CT scan I’m having the same issue, 2 X-rays and nothing shows, blood work is normal and EKG is also normal. I was recommended to get a CT scan. Trust it’s annoying but I think it’s just anxiety or a asthma flare up

[@r.a.r.4446]

@@Rocky_Koutt I just had an ultrasound and the doctor said it's just my acid reflux. What about you? Are you feeling better now?

[@Rocky_Koutt]

@@r.a.r.4446 not really I’m having problems taking deep breaths, I been like this for a bout 2 weeks now. I have asthma my whole life but never experienced something like this before it randomly just happened along with anxiety attacks. Honestly not sure if it’s a asthma flare up or what but the doctors at the hospital said they don’t think it’s asthma. Mind you I’m 19 and I have been smoking since like 15-16 so I don’t know what ima do

[@trentbutler8658]

@@Rocky_Koutt do still have these problems?

[@romeoasserot7093]

@@Rocky_Koutt u ok now?

[@shunterrielsimpson11]

It makes me feel like I'm dying. It's scary. I wasn't aware it was anxiety and stress.

[@Crecii18]

How ya feelin now?

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now?

[@shunterrielsimpson11]

@@Crecii18 I think I'm better. To be honest I had to remind myself that I was having this issue. So I think I'm ok.

[@shunterrielsimpson11]

@@katrinatorres2526 I think I'm better. Thank you for asking.❤️

[@Crecii18]

@@shunterrielsimpson11 alright good to hear :D

[@NARUTOUZUMAKI-hi8zb]

Yesterday I had a discussion with my uncle and stressed out and today I have shortness of breath and yawning and it usually lasted for a week is it normal Bc I have depression and took meds so plz tell me it’s normal 😰😰😰😰

[@joshuazendejas8306]

Man I feel you, it’s been 3 of the worst days in my life and scariest. I feel like I’m gonna pass out and die, I take no meds and this is the first time I’ve felt this. I used to smoked daily (could be why) but I have bad anxiety also. I’ve quit smoking Monday because of this and i just hope it goes away

[@NARUTOUZUMAKI-hi8zb]

@Ashfaq Ra’ed Ahmed Vlogs well eventually I found a way to cop with it , I started making goals to achieve and what to do next to have a successful life and boy I'm working towards it

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@joshuazendejas8306 How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@joshuazendejas8306 How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@NARUTOUZUMAKI-hi8zb How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@Qeizu]

You're a god damn prince. Thank you so much for this spot on video, sincerely. I wish you the best truly.

[@G.pb98]

I got more anxiety watching this video

[@rudyarmendariz19]

Have had this as long as I can remember. Thank you very much!

[@carlosserrato92]

Anybody feel like this all day everyday. I feel like even when I'm busy and not really thinking about it I still have a little shortness of breath. Can stress and anxiety cause breathing problems all day everyday? Waiting to see a doctor but appointment is 2 weeks away. Thanks in advance.

[@abdullahalmajil]

What happened to the problem?

[@katrinatorres2526]

Lostoolit how are you now ? Do you still have this breathing problem??'

[@katrinatorres2526]

Lostoolit how's your breathing now? Has your breathing returned to normal??

[@katrinatorres2526]

How's your breathing now? Lostoolity

[@carlosserrato92]

@@katrinatorres2526 I seen the Drs and they both told me everything was working perfect and it went away but after getting covid I went back to worrying

[@zelm5844]

Noted with thanks ! I’ve been thinking a lot of stuff lately and begin to stress out. Been experiencing for 3 days now. Good to know I can make it go away :D

[@sheliamichelle2116]

I have been dealing with this for 2 weeks now and scared thinking something is happening to me and also is it normal to experience this all around the clock along with excessive yawning?

[@SarveshDeshmukh]

Dealing with this for 3 months and yes, you are correct. I experience this 24*7 and sometimes with excessive yawning. If you need proof that nothing is happening to you do this: whenever you feel the urge to take in that deep breath, resist it and breathe normally for 5 more minutes, eventually you will be able to get it. But then it starts all over again after 3-4 minutes. Same with excessive yawning. It's not dangerous but it's so uncomfortable and annoying. I hope we all get rid of this soon

[@rajeshsunkara3689]

Now it ok bro

[@rajeshsunkara3689]

@@SarveshDeshmukh bro i am also feeling the same bro

[@romeoasserot7093]

U ok now?

[@romeoasserot7093]

@@SarveshDeshmukh u ok now? Plz reply

[@PositiveUpliftmentOne1]

This is very informative, this use to trouble me sometime aback, you are so right because at one point it comes to me to learn to let go and after start doing that it works for me. I also try the breath in and out.

[@dagreene3emf]

you need to teach a class Great job!

[@AJBCounseling]

Thanks :-) I might!

[@TheJrod91]

This sounds exactly what I'm going through! It's like I have a constant urge to take a deep satisfying breath but about 75% of my breaths feel as if they are not deep enough or my lungs are not big enough for this breath. I know eventually I will be able to take a deep breath but even when I do the urge comes back within seconds and I'm struggling to take a satisfying breath again.....I hate this. Spo2 is around 97 to 99

[@romeoasserot7093]

U ok now?

[@romeoasserot7093]

how are u now??

[@romeoasserot7093]

u ok noww??

[@romeoasserot7093]

how are u now??

[@romeoasserot7093]

how are u now?

[@ivanbejarano9684]

Dam you should get a job as a teacher I'm 11 and I have dis😒😭

[@johnterry2079]

Feel bad for u that’s a mad early age this don’t normally start till it teens

[@rasmuskirsel4093]

Guys it may also be sighing dyspnea. Sighing dyspnea is an uncomfortable awareness of feeling unable to take a deep, satisfying breath, often while sighing or yawning.

[@giacmk]

I have anxiety and I can't yawn :,)

[@dermotgannon4895]

Normal enough...it's just stress , you are safe

[@amybodfish9204]

What sometimes helps me if I get really panicked and can't take a deep breath, having a vicks throat sweet which makes my throat and chest feel cold and opens it up, or even just vaporub has helped tremendously

[@danielmiranda9862]

@@amybodfish9204 how are you now??

[@danielmiranda9862]

@@amybodfish9204 do you still have trouble breathing the feeling of can't take a deep breath or your breathing back to normal? Plz do reply

[@danielmiranda9862]

@@amybodfish9204 do you still have the feeling of can't take a deep breath or your breathing back to normal? When and how did your breathing issue start?? Plz reply

[@kendalldelray]

Anyone here from 2023? I need help.... so like when i yawn it stops... like idk whats happening to me i yawned 5 times but it stopped😭😭 i can only yawn like for 3 seconds this didnt happen before but now when i yawn i cant feel the air coming in pls help😢

[@ChristinaaFitzgerald]

I was experiencing this for 2 years, i came to realize it is in fact from extreme anxiety. I worked on it for 1 year everyday, creating new Nero pathways with positive affirmations every time it would happen, also detoxing the body with black seed extract pills, zeolite and coffee enemas. Taking Magnesium glycinate, B1 complex, getting sunlight and feeling a sense of purpose, good company and prayer.

[@annacallisto7491]

I love meditation but lately I'm having a rough time in my life so meditation should help a lot but actually, when I try meditating now, I just feel like I can't breathe and I can feel how tight my chest is, it's almost scary..I don't even have anxiety or something but I suffered from depression in my earlier teens but I don't feel like that's a part of me anymore. However, the breathing problems always come back from time to time, but sometimes when I don't even feel bad? I'm confused. Do you have an idea what that might be? But anyway, thank you very much for the video, it helped a bit right now☺

[@AJBCounseling]

It's hard to say without knowing you personally. However, it does sound like you're having a stress response that is out of your awareness. I know of 2 possible causes for this: A) Signal Anxiety (we're trying to suppress a feeling. The outcome of suppressing the feeling leads to anxiety). Sometimes we react with a stress response (e.g. tensions, like chest tightness) because there is another feeling that we are trying to not experience (Sadness? Anger? Guilt? etc). We can't stop a feeling from rising. If it's there, it's going to be expressed one way or another. It could get expressed by actually feeling that feeling, or through anxiety and tension. I covered signal anxiety in a video on neck tension and tension headaches part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raiZc42rmdGferM. While this video talks mostly about neck tension and tension headaches, it applies to a whole range of other issues involving signal anxiety. If you capture the general idea of what I'm talking about, you might be able to apply it to your own situation. OR B) Recycling of Anxiety (automated anxious response to anxiety). This happens when we automatically react with anxiety to any symptoms, however small, of anxiety. This often means that we simply react, and are not aware of our reaction, to our anxiety. It's just like driving a car-- when you drive a car you don't necessarily have to think about everything you're doing. You're just driving. Sometimes we become so trained at responding to things in an anxious way that we just do it without becoming aware of doing so. I covered this scenario in Neck Tension & Tension Headaches part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npvOq4uYYtBjldE. Just like the first video I mentioned, this video was aimed at neck tension and tension headaches, but the concept still applies to any other way that recycled anxiety might show itself. This video on chest-tightness also covers a specific situation of "Recycling of Anxiety." Here, I was offering one little trick to "get around" our tendency to react to anxiety with more anxiety. OR C) Denial of a Fear. I haven't covered this in a video, but there are scenarios where we become afraid of something, but we deny it to ourselves. We'll pretend that the concern doesn't exist. However, our subconscious will not allow us to truly forget it. It will keep reminding us of itself through anxious tension. I might make a video on this some time. Let me know if any of the videos I just shared are helpful to you. If not, also let me know what happened!

[@subikhalhryday]

I too underwent same and point 3 is relevant to me..sir please give some solution

[@willgraham.2122]

same goes here.. i searched my problem on youtube.. now, i see similarities. i've had depression and also panic attack.. i went for treatment. I don't have that problem now, but the new one born.. i can't take a deep breathe, i feel suffocating and along with that, i don't enjoy life anymore. i just want to sleep and not face another day ahead.. I highly doubt, the drugs that i took during my treatment left this problem. 'Cause each time i take the drugs, i feel the same. And my doct couldn't quite figure out the problem.

[@WERATHERDIEDRUNK]

Same

[@romeoasserot7093]

@@willgraham.2122 how are u now?

[@chrissymeri4957]

3rd video I've watched and I still cannot breathe I just want to cry! This is so scary!

[@katrinatorres2526]

How are u now?

[@hooriyaa1916]

@@katrinatorres2526 hey Katrina? Ive seen several comments on different videos about breathing related issues . I think you’re going through I suppose? So am I. Can I contact you privately ?

[@Lyssasimonee]

Right now it feels like my neck is going in way more than it should and my deep breathes wont go in all of the way, every like 5 times I try to get a full one I finally do, This is what your talking about right? I went to the hospital not too long ago and they did an xray and said everything is okay, i really cant stop thinking about it. I feel like im literally gonna die lol

[@mylahzz8237]

Do you feel any better I’m going through that right now

[@abbya.9067]

Same here. How are u now?

[@romeoasserot7093]

How are u now?

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@mylahzz8237 How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@katrinatorres2526]

@@abbya.9067 How's your breathing now? Do you still have this breathing problem or did it went away?

[@marcelamedeiros260]

I have to yawn to get breath in. I feel like the trachea or the bronchioles are super tight and when I yawn it expands giving me relief. Breathing through my nose isn’t easy either but I think the worst part of it is not getting what I breathed in the lungs. It’s really frustrating

[@heyhey9757]

For me this happens even when I'm not anxious, just sitting at home. Its really annoying and I have no idea how to fix it. Every time I wake up i have to retrain myself to "surrender" to it too.

[@bobyZ8]

IM DYING HELP I CANT BREATH FK MY LIFE THIS IS HAPPENING FOR A FEW YEARSSSSSS

[@bobyZ8]

@Animatings damn that s on another level:))

[@grazelle73]

I'm currently in hospital with this :(

[@Real-1]

@@grazelle73 Oh shit, is it because of chest tightness or you actually had something worse? This has been happening to me since childhood, my doctor says it's okay but i'm kinda worried. Hope you got better!!!

[@Nihhuz]

@@Real-1 If you're doctor says it's your okay. DO NOT DWELL on it. Doctors know what they're talking about, he definitely check your for that. I've been having this for a couple of months and I checked with the doctor. Made all the tests and she said Its anxiety. Keep this in mind always. It's uncomfortable, but it's not dangerous.

[@romeoasserot7093]

@@bobyZ8 u ok now?

[@daviddimalanta259]

I realized that holding my trauma will ending up amplify my anxiety even worse. So that's why I'm having difficulty breathing. I feel my head spins badly

[@sharpstuff74]

Thank you for posting this video, incredibly helpful to me!

[@Gunshow0]

I have had this for a solid month now, ive had it all my life it usualy lasts a week randomly each month comes out of nowhere and ruins me for a week where i cant get a full breath of air.. i have to either 'double breathe' or 'yawn a few times.

[@ebonhawken574]

Can anxiety chest tightness last for days? That’s what I’m feeling right now. I tried sleeping it off but still wake up feeling like I’m not getting enough air.

[@Glebean]

Adam THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this clear I thought I was going insane thank you so much

[@AJBCounseling]

No problem!

[@jossjekraayvanger7131]

Bit late but very glad I found this video today!! Thank you!!

[@giwrgostsagrhs1689]

thank you im having so much stress and this helped me a lot

[@TopGun_-]

I’m 50 years old ...I get that feeling where I feel like I can’t get a full breath in. As is when I breathe, I’m doing so with all my might but can’t get the ‘muscle or lung relax sensation “ when a full breath would normally come in. Then every tenth or fifteenth breath or so it clicks and the lungs relax. I’m then fine for a moment as my body relaxes from getting the whole breath and then just as I think it’s done, it starts again. It’s not even as if if “worried “ about anything or even stressed. I’ll be just lying in bed watching tv and it comes out of nowhere fo no reason.

[@AJBCounseling]

Does yawning help you get a full breath? If so, then this is stress-based. Sometimes people get stuck in a loop: They end up stressing over having to deal with this tight-chest thing, and as a result, their chest just gets tighter. You won't live with this permanently, but try mentally preparing yourself as though you are going to live with this permanently. This forces you to accept it just being there. When you truly accept it just being there, you won't be bothered by it as much, and as a result, you'll give yourself a chance to relax about it and let the tensions melt away. Good luck!!

[@TopGun_-]

@@AJBCounseling there are times when I feel a yawn coming on but I’m not able to get the yawn out. Other times I’m able to yawn and this fixes it.

[@CelestialTrailblazer]

@@AJBCounseling My Cardiologist tells me this is caused by MVP(Mitral Valve Prolapse) with mild regurgitations. He also said that the anxiety symptoms are just a byproduct of the issue with MVP.

[@torismith1337]

I just recently was having g this issue, and I thought I needed to adjust my anxiety meds. But I found out that my Tylenol contains too much caffeine for me to handle, and that it wasn't helping my anxiety! I felt like I was going to die and stop breathing if I fell asleep. It was like a continuous loop, and I was scared but now I know its not just me!! I know coffee tases amazing, but it could also be the cause of this as well!!

[@dermotgannon4895]

Thanks for vid...so true...just ignore and distract and voila...it goes away..trick of the mind so let the mind go screw itself...carry on

[@Deathbyoath]

What sucks is that it’s caused by stress, and it stresses me out , it’s like a endless loop

[@AJBCounseling]

That's exactly right. It's like a Chinese finger trap.

[@elliotyudenfriend7481]

@@AJBCounseling Right. And it is still with me. I greatly appreciate you answering comments, even tho the problem is still there. I am wondering if hypnosis might work.

[@rlrara9661]

How are you now