Many people experience shortness of breath when they feel anxious.
Shortness of breath is a common symptom of anxiety. But ultimately it is harmless.
It will go away when anxiety lifts.
Thinking about way you are breathing can trigger hyperventilation. Trying to control breathing can cause you to overcompensate and take in too much air. This further increases anxiety.
Next Steps
DO ANXIETY BREATHING EXERCISES. THEY WILL HELP YOU RELAX .
practice yoga under supervision.
meditation
write down anxious thoughts in a journal .
talk to a trusted friend or family member
distracting yourself with things you love doing.
talking to therapist