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I have anxiety attacks and i was told i quit breathing for a few minutes during my last attack. what causes this? is this normal?
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Breath holding: is common with acute anxiety and panic and is not dangerous. Treatment of the anxiety resolves this issue.
Answered 7/8/2014
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You actually do not: stop breathing for several minutes usually 30 seconds or less The panic just makes you feel like you cannot breath.
Answered 2/26/2016
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Very commoe: In panic attacks people normally have changes in their breathing patterns. You should see about starting yoga, meditation or taking a medication as this can all help and be life changing.
Answered 5/20/2016
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