I was just curious who has anxiety problems here that have also dealt with panic attacks that led to hyperventilating? Has anyone here ever hyperventilated and if so could you describe how you felt and what you did to stop it? I started hyperventilating a little bit ago, I haven't done that in quite a few months and thought I had it licked. Luckily after sitting down and calling Gary's cell phone to talk to him, I got myself settled down fairly quickly. I am so tired of living this way, Why can't I just break through this cycle I have been in for years and start feeling normal enough to enjoy life again. I am so sick of being home bound. Please if you have ever suffered with hyperventilating caused from anxieties could you share your experiences with it, with me. If you have been able to stop the attacks please let me know how you did it also. Thank you for any help, I am desperate for information tonight. Thanks and God bless.
Susan
Hyperventilating Questions
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Hi Susan-
Well-- I don't know if my experience is exactly the same as what you are talking about, but when I used to be anxious, I would hyperventilate by breathing really shallowly. Then I would sigh deeply fairly frequently. It made it "feel like" I was giving myself more oxygen, but I think I was actually throwing off the ratio of my blood gases even more and making myself feel worse. (like a vague dizzy feeling and just feeling off and very self conscious)
What has helped me alot with it is 1. being aware of breathing and practicing laying down with a book on my tummy. Raise and lower the book without moving my shoulders as I breathe.
2. Doing yoga and purposely focusing on breathing deeply and slowly while working my muscles hard. Relaxing myself by breathing while I am doing physical work. 3. Aerobic exercise got me used to breathing hard and my heart rate being elevated. I am addicted to the exercise now and a day without it is like a day without sunshine for me.
There is a wonderful book that was recommended to me called "Freedom from Fear by Dr. Howard Leibgold". I got it at a bookstore for about $8. The info. is similar to StressCenter.com stuff, but for me it rang deeper and I could relate to it better and it really helped me get over the hump with some practical "what to do 's" in the moment.
I pray for you all the best and for you to get out of the house real soon. Write back if you'd like-
Well-- I don't know if my experience is exactly the same as what you are talking about, but when I used to be anxious, I would hyperventilate by breathing really shallowly. Then I would sigh deeply fairly frequently. It made it "feel like" I was giving myself more oxygen, but I think I was actually throwing off the ratio of my blood gases even more and making myself feel worse. (like a vague dizzy feeling and just feeling off and very self conscious)
What has helped me alot with it is 1. being aware of breathing and practicing laying down with a book on my tummy. Raise and lower the book without moving my shoulders as I breathe.
2. Doing yoga and purposely focusing on breathing deeply and slowly while working my muscles hard. Relaxing myself by breathing while I am doing physical work. 3. Aerobic exercise got me used to breathing hard and my heart rate being elevated. I am addicted to the exercise now and a day without it is like a day without sunshine for me.
There is a wonderful book that was recommended to me called "Freedom from Fear by Dr. Howard Leibgold". I got it at a bookstore for about $8. The info. is similar to StressCenter.com stuff, but for me it rang deeper and I could relate to it better and it really helped me get over the hump with some practical "what to do 's" in the moment.
I pray for you all the best and for you to get out of the house real soon. Write back if you'd like-