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You should first consult with a  Doctor (General Physician,Pulmonologist  or Medicine specialist) to rule out any physical illnesses, or you might consult with a psychiatrist. You can consult with a Clinical Psychologist if you are not physically ill. He or she will assist you in managing your stressor.

This could be related to anxiety or a heightened focus on your bodily sensations. It's important to consult a healthcare provider to rule out any underlying medical conditions. Here are a few general strategies that might help: Deep Breathing: Engage in deliberate, slow, deep breathing exercises. Inhale deeply through your nose, expanding your diaphragm, and then exhale slowly through your mouth. Focusing on controlled breathing can help you regulate your breath and reduce the sensation of breathlessness. Grounding Techniques: If you're feeling overwhelmed by your breath, try grounding techniques. Engage your other senses by touching an object, listening to sounds around you, or describing the environment you're in. This can help shift your focus away from your breath. Mindfulness and Distraction: Practice mindfulness techniques that involve focusing on external sensations or experiences rather than internal sensations. Engaging in an activity you enjoy or concentrating on your surroundings can redirect your focus away from your breath. Progressive Muscle Relaxation: This technique involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups to reduce overall tension and anxiety, which might be contributing to your heightened awareness of breath. Guided Imagery: Visualization exercises can help you redirect your thoughts away from your breath and focus on positive imagery or scenarios. Physical Exercise: Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and improve overall respiratory function. Relaxation Techniques: Practicing relaxation methods like yoga, tai chi, or meditation can help calm your mind and body, reducing anxiety and breath-related sensations. Consult a Healthcare Professional: If the sensation of breathlessness or discomfort persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, it's important to consult a healthcare provider. They can determine if there's an underlying medical issue that needs addressing. It's crucial to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and guidance tailored to your specific situation. If the sensation of shortness of breath or discomfort is causing distress, interfering with your daily life, or worsening over time, seek medical attention promptly.

Hi Niteen Thanks for reaching out. You have shortness of breath, how long has it been since you have shortness of breath caused by anxiety. You are not able to focus on present and you feel you focus too much on breathing. You want to live in the present and not worry about breathing. Consult a psychologist and explain about shortness of breath due to anxiety. A psychologist will help you manage anxiety and feel calm. With the help of counselling sessions, you can gradually work on not worrying too much about breathing.

Dear Niteen, I am sorry to hear about your challenges related to shortness of breath and can understand that it could be really distressing. Although, there are ways in which this could be addressed. Try gentle breathing exercises like inhaling slowly through your nose for a count of four, hold for a moment, and then exhaling slowly through your mouth for a count of six. Kindly consult a counselling psychologist for more focused and personalised strategies to address the issues as it could be related to anxiety especially since you are also following the medication.

Hi Niteen, for shortness of breath issues you can try Deep breathing, while inhalation count 1-8 then gently breath out. You can do this process 2-5 min any time. It will led down your mental pressure. Secondly stop focusing or concentrating on breath or walking for being in present movement . You are in the present , trying itself is an activity that creates anxiety. Be attune with relaxation first and watchfulness will be the outcome automatically.

It's anxiety.

Consult a psychologist.Consult a physician to rule out any medical issues.

Hi dear, These are the symptoms of anxiety. You are suffering from anxiety issues. Please try to do activities that you enjoy doing, and it shifts your focus from breathing to other things. Take deep breaths while giving support to your back with the help of a wall. Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds and exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds. This will help you.

Hello. Thanks for reaching out. If you’re experiencing shortness of breathe due to anxiety, relaxation exercises can help you temporarily, but it won’t solve your anxiety per se. You can seek help from a psychologist, which can provide you with a long term solution for anxiety along with adaptation skills for the hardships you might face in life. Take care