Tight Chest...Out of Breath

NewOrleansMike · Post by **NewOrleansMike** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:24 pm

Anyone else have problems with this? I started taking zyrtec to help with allergy problems but it hasn't helped this problem. I know it is anxiety related as I seem to get it mostly on work days. The weekends I am a completely diffrent person.

labourg · Post by **labourg** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:59 pm

Hi Mike,

I can relate! Mine starts on monday morning and sometimes rolls over into the weekend. I hate it. I know when it starts that it is all anxiety..I can actually fell it now. I just try to start my deep breathing, distraction, and positive self-talk and it seems to go away. Good luck!

monty'smom · Post by **monty'smom** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:06 pm

Hi Mike,

Good old anxiety, yep had the tightness in my chest almost everyday when working due to certain staff issues. Quit and it's gone.LOL
Also check on your allergy med as some can cause anxiety to worsen. Some should not be used with certain AD's or anxiety meds also.

Take care, hope you feel better soon.

Mike Ortiz · Post by **Mike Ortiz** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:08 am

Difficulty breathing and tightness in my chest are the two worst symptoms for me. These are the two that I battle with all the time because they cause the most discomfort.

monty'smom · Post by **monty'smom** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:36 am

Originally posted by Mike Ortiz:
Difficulty breathing and tightness in my chest are the two worst symptoms for me. These are the two that I battle with all the time because they cause the most discomfort.

Hi Mike,

It is a very uncomfortable feeling but can be controlled quite easily. Just keep taking in 2 slow deep breaths through your nose, then slowly exhale through your mouth, keep repeating until you start to feel relaxed and more calm. You can do this at anytime and any place without anyone even knowing you are doing so. It takes some time at first but as you begin to feel it works you will automatically just do this. It's been a real help to me and seldom I need to use it anymore. Also use positive thinking to calm yourself. Talk to yourself about happy and pleasant thought's, scenery, anything that gives you a good feeling inside. Positive self talk works wonders!!

Hope this helps.
Take care, relax, and BELIEVE In YOURSELF!