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I have anxiety and panic disorder and i cant stop thinking about my breathing, i feel like im going to die if im not focusing on my breathing?
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Classic problem: Yes, you describe an overanxious state perfectly. The good news is that the body has an automatic breathing mechanism that cannot and will not stop. Try holding your breath. Your body will not allow you to stop breathing for too long. Though your worries about breathing will pass, you need to see your doctor as this level of anxiety makes your everyday life very difficult. Treatment does exist.
Answered 1/10/2021
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