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Breathlessness issue
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I have breathlessness issue. One day i had panic attack after that i was not able to breathe. But after some months i am feeling good but sometimes my mind concentrate on my breath like when I am not moving to much or when I am walking. That time my mind focuses on my breathing and i feel shortness of breath. Please help me on this and please tell me how can i remove that thought from my mind:-)🙏🙏🙏
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It seems to be an anxiety disorder which has difficulty.
It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine if required.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist for the last 17 years. you can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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You are already on SSRIs for your particular condition (not mentioned by you).
Breathlessness, palpitations,sweating are common characteristics of anxiety spectrum including panic episodes.
So continue with your medicine and keep yourself engaged in different activities which you enjoy and it will improve your defense and coping mechanism
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Be in touch with your Psychiatrist or consult with psychologist also for therapy.
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Engage in physically and mentally calming activities which you can comfortably implement without getting stressed out.
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Hi .
You can practice deep breathing. Do acknowledge what you are feeling, to manage the thoughts you’re experiencing. Remind yourself that it is temporary and will pass.
Anxiety can cause you to tense your muscles.Focus on relaxing.
Practice mindfulness and focus on the present to center your thoughts and ground yourself.
Eat a healthy diet.
The above are some ways .
Consult a Psychologist, it can help you identify triggers that bring on the anxious thoughts .During psychotherapy, you learn techniques to manage triggering the events and prevent them in a positive manner effectively.
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Consult a Psychologist
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Eat well , Exercise, deep breathing and positive affirmations will help you .
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Hi,You need to identify the triggers causing anxiety and stress.Consult a psychologist for professional help.
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Deep breathing exercises
positive muscle relaxation
positive distraction
Exercises and adequate sleep
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Hi , first it is not possible to remove thoughts from mind , more effort you put to remove thoughts more they would resist. So accept them as they are without demanding that I must not have these thoughts, it would better if they donot come to mind.
It is my hunch you are feeling anxiety about your next panic attack. You are looking for guarantee and assurance so that next panic attack do not happen but it would be better if you accept panic attack can happen ,if panic attack happen it would be unfortunate but not terrible and difficult to bear but not impossible to bear ,no one die of panic attack .Now you are monitoring your breathe so that you can avoid panic attack but it further increase your anxiety. Instead of controlling your breathing accept that you cannot control it as we are humans and humans don't have 100 percent control over their breathing. So why to control which we can't control and when we try to control which we can't control we make our self anxious.
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go for counselling (1-2 sessions would be sufficient)
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Normally Breathlessness followed by panic attacks may make you more anxious. Both anxiety and panic are associated with fear. So a professional will diagnose you , to know what has caused you the panic. How long have you been dealing with this problem etc.
This is a natural way your brain reacts to the panic situation, like pumping blood faster increasing the heart rate., making individuals breathe quickly to provide more oxygen to muscle .
1. When you feel shortness of breath / needing for more oxygen. Simply sit down relax and concentrate on your breath. Which would give you instant relief and be easy to do. But this might not help you in the long run.
There are a lot of other techniques, but before that a proper diagnosis should be done on yourself by a professional. Later with their assistance you can easily overcome and cope with situations like that.
The cause of your anxiety should be known and counseling will be done accordingly to overcome your negative thoughts processing during the situations.
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Consult a Counseling Psychologist
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1. Regular exercise, self care, good eating and sleeping habits would help
2. Meditation and mindfulness activities are more effective.
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Ms. Simran Dugar
Mental Health Counselor
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
It's common to experience lingering anxiety or sensitivity around breathing after a panic attack. To help manage these feelings, you can try the following:
1. Engage in deep breathing exercises when you feel anxious. Inhale slowly through your nose, hold for a few seconds, and then exhale through your mouth. This can help you regain a sense of control over your breath.
2. Mindfulness techniques and meditation can assist in redirecting your focus away from your breath. They promote a calm and centered mindset.
3. Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety and improve your overall lung and cardiovascular health. This, in turn, can reduce concerns about your breathing.
4. If these issues persist, consider speaking with a therapist who specializes in anxiety or panic disorders. They can provide you with personalized strategies and support to manage these thoughts effectively.
Remember, these feelings can be managed, and with time and the right strategies, you can regain a sense of normalcy in your breathing patterns.
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Ms. Richa Viraj Pekhale
Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Nashik
Before labelling things you need to speak to a professional who can do the Assessment and guide you better
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Ms. Rupali Mohbe
Clinical Psychologist
25 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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I appreciate that you reach out with your concern With given information I suggest you are facing anxiety issues
Daily practice deep breathing exercises, mindfulness, and progressive muscle relaxation. Maintain a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and prioritize adequate sleep.
Keep a smiley ball with you. Whenever you get panic attack just squeeze n release the ball with your hand till the panic pass
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still not getting relief contact https://www.practo.com/psychologist/rupalimohbe
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do progressive Muscle relaxation techniques (watch at u tube)
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Pooja Gupta
Psychologist
2 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hello! Feeling short of breath can be because of your anxiety. It is important to address the causes and triggers of your anxiety, we can do so by talking further and you can seek counselling for the same. You can follow a few techniques while you feel anxious and short of breath like breathing techniques that will put your mind and body both at work. You can practice meditation and certain activities that keep your mind engrossed like listening to music, painting or some kind of art/ craft. Physical activity can really help, long walks in nature, some breathing practices. With all this, you need to address the issue for good and identify your tiggers and we can work on them further.
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Counselling can really help.
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If it still continues, consult a psychiatrist or neurologist.
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