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I feel anxious. or like i forget to breath. but i dont. jus feels like no air in my chest and a lot of effort to breath?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Deep breathing : If you are medically healthy and anxiety seems to be the issue, consider the following. Take in a slow deep breath through the nose, hold in lungs for a 5 count, slowly exhale through your mouth. Try this about 12 times - hopefully, your anxiety will reduce and your breathing will normalize. Take care.

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Answered 2/17/2013

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A member asked:

I feel anxious. or like i forget to breath. but i dont. jus feels like no air in my chest and a lot of effort to breath?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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