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Is it common, for people with extreme chronic stress / anxiety, to constantly hold their breath / brace their abdomen & forget breath properly? definitely don't hyperventilate but often realise "wow i haven't taken a breath". very lightheaded also?

Q: is it common, for people with extreme chronic stress / anxiety, to constantly hold their breath / brace their abdomen & forget breath properly? definitely don't hyperventilate but often realise "wow i haven't taken a breath". very lightheaded also?

: This is often a sign of an anxiety problem. Discuss with your Drs. I have never heard of a patient their breath till them died.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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This is often a sign of an anxiety problem. Discuss with your Drs. I have never heard of a patient their breath till them died.

Answered 11/28/2021

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A member asked:

Is it common, for people with extreme chronic stress / anxiety, to constantly hold their breath / brace their abdomen & forget breath properly? definitely don't hyperventilate but often realise "wow i haven't taken a breath". very lightheaded also?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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