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Horrible air hunger. my chest feels like someone is sitting on it. from trying so hard to take a deep breath. can't sleep please help?
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Paradox: Air hunger is really getting to much oxygen and over breathing. Anxiety causes you to breath fast and shallow in a way that you sense you need more air and sets up a neg feedback loop. This is why deep and slow breathing is recommended.
Answered 5/15/2016
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