Frequent yawning and feeling like can't get a full breath

Ms. Hopeful · Post by **Ms. Hopeful** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:05 pm

Ok, I've gone back through the forums and tried to find others who have maybe experienced this. I have been having alot of frequent yawning and feeling like I can't get a full breath. Also, been having bouts of dizziness. I have been more stressed lately and trying to play it down but my body seems to want to do what it wants and then I start fighting the thoughts of what if I have this, or what if I have that? I have battled alot with health anxiety issues. I have gone through the program once in the fall and was going to start it again. I did learn some things but I feel like I am back to square one again like I was last spring?? Anyone else had these symptoms and how did you overcome it? Thanks!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:04 pm

Hello,

yes I have had that. It's really annoying, but it is only anxiety. The reason you probably feel dizzy is from the constant "over breathing." This comes and goes for me, I try to distract myself by doing something so that I'm not focussed on my breath. Anyways, it's very common and will go away once you've stopped thinking about it so much. Float with it!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:35 pm

Hi P&P, thanks for sharing. It comes and goes with me too and I also notice if I am busy doing something - even being on here - that it goes away....thanks again - it helps to know that others experience it too.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:19 pm

That is so bizarre that you posted about this because I have been going through the exact same thing for the past couple of weeks.

From what I can find it's called "air hunger" kind of feeling like you need to take a deep breath. Not quite "shortness of breath" but close. Yeah, it's had me scared too. However, I have also just quit smoking so my body is adjusting to breathing in completely different patterns as well as having a different O2/CO2 combination. From what I learned it is too much CO2, that we are actually overbreathing. I know it's not anything scary like my heart or a lung problem, cuz like you, if I'm distracted I'm okay. Also, I exercised a few times while I seemed to be having it to see if was cardiac related. And, exercise actually seemed to help. In other words, if it was something bad it should have gotten markedly worse as I stressed both my heart and lungs. This little trick seemed to help: take a normal breath in, hold for a count of five, breathe out slowly and then hold for a count of 5. They said it was overbreathing which is VERY common for anxiety sufferers.

Here is the link: http://www.rbphd.com/Docs/breathingretraining.htm

Mine also comes and goes and I've gone 3 days now w/o much problem. And, its always worse when I feel anxious.

I have arrived at the conclusion that its' just another anxiety symptom that can be put in the "oh, that garbage again" pile.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:33 am

Hi Hot Rod, I agree with you. When I get my mind on something else, it goes away. Thanks for the website - I'll check it out. Glad to hear you quit smoking - I know you'll feel lots better soon.

My garbage can seems more full on some days than others.

Take care.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:47 am

I used to have that as one of my main symptoms-- back when I had no idea what the ---- was wrong with me.

I found distraction a great tool also, and since I have been exercising regularly and learned controlled breathing thru yoga I don't do this anymore.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:08 pm

Thanks newrunner - I have been looking into starting yoga.

A place I used to take physical therapy has started classes. Thanks for sharing what you went through. It really helps to know that you're not alone when dealing with different symptoms.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 1:16 pm

Hello-

You are not alone, that is for sure

Did you check out that website that someone recommended? I thought it was really good.

Stick with the yoga. At first, your arms and wrists get tired and you may feel too weak to do a pose, but that is part of learning it. Breathe thru it and do Your best, not comparing to other people. Give it a good 10-15 times, and when you re-evaluate you'll hopefully discover that you really look forward to the class and the zoning out that you can do while you are there.

Have a great night.
Terri

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:15 am

Hi Terri,

I've been doing the breathing exercises and they do help. That and not stressing out over stuff.

I haven't started the yoga yet. I want to call the physical therapist office on Monday and find out when their classes are. I had gotten a brochure before but then just never did anything with it. I am looking forward to getting involved and zoning out definately sounds good.

Take care, Tammy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:17 pm

Hi I'm new and have been experiencing the same thing. It's good to know that I'm not alone. I thought I was on the verge of a heart attack. Sometimes I can't catch my breath and can't stop yawning. These are just a couple of my symptoms. I have been to the doctor a couple of times for different symptoms and they always say the same thing "Why are you here" I never go in for anxiety or depression that is what they have told me I have, because physically there is nothing wrong with me. So I have now been batteling this for 5 years on again off again. This last year I have hit rock bottom with no where to turn until I stumbeled upon StressCenter on an infomercial. I also suffer with insomnia at times. I guess by the grace of god he led me to this site because I'm not sure I would be here if it wasn't for that.
I'm so sick of crying and feeling uncontrollable thoughts of worry and panic. I over analyze everything and tend to find fault in myself more than I should. I have been married for 18 years now to the love of my life.
I have nothing to be depressed about. I'm completely happy but the anxiety and constant worry that something may happen to him sometimes consumes me. My father passed away when I was 15 my kids are now 16 and 14. I am almost positive that's why I feel the way I do. Knowing this I still don't know how to turn the negative thoughts off. Maybe letting someone else know how I feel will help me get through this as I don't know how else I can cope.