HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Cause of my anxiety i am constantly checking my breathing and heart rate, how can i stop this pattern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Constant checking: of breath, heart, or anything else is a symptom, not the cause. After your doc has ruled out medical conditions please see a mental health professional. You MAY have an anxiety disorder focusing on health or some OCD. Peace and good health.

Answered 6/18/2016

1.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Been to fam doc she said anxiety. Im have a feeling of constant tking a breath 24/7 even when i wake up my lungs feel tight im breathing bc i im taking and working but im just wondering if anxiety really can do that? She listened to lungs and heart

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Bi polar type 2, cries allot, lately has been having trouble breathing when upset like an anxiety attack, can this cause future heart problems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How can anxiety cause such severe shortness of breath? How can the chest discomfort and breathing difficulty be so bad if I have good heart/lungs?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How can I tell if shortness of breath or feeling of odd breathing is caused by anxiety or heart problem? Not pregnant, normal echo/ecg last year

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What would be a cause for problems with exertion breathing? No diabetes, or heart conditions that Im aware of. No swollen ankles or hands. I have Anxiety, but not on medication. Abdominal fullness after a couple hours from getting up. Thank you?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I have a hard time breathing, my chest feels so tight and it feels like my heart is going to stop. Can anxiety cause this?
Can a anxiety attack cause shaking and fast heart beat and fast heart rate and fever and shallow breathing and how can I calm down when I get a anxiety attack?
When in bed about to fall asleep, feels like my heart stops and i stop breathing and i sit up really fast. Is this anxiety?
Can anxiety or panic attack stop you from breathing \heart stopping please helppp i need a peace in mind?
Can an anxiety attack cause you to cough to the point that you are gasping for air? Symptoms are, rapid heart beat, difficulty breathing.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.