Why Can't I take deep breaths?

[Bindiy]

Hi I'm 23, my shoulders ache for some reason, I'm super skinny(though my thighs are a little big) and I can't take a deep breath. I feel a bit weak sometimes but I feel normal until I want to take a deep breath but I can't. Sometimes it makes me cough, very little. It takes effort to get a breath in, I can do it, but very little. My shoulders, back & neck ache & even though my new pillow is designed to make it better I sleep painfully each night.
I always get stressed around people in social settings b/c i'm quiet & never fit in. Plus I'm surrounded by someone who seems passive aggressive.
I don't know if I have these problems b/c I'm stressed or something else. I'm usually very mellow until I get angry, but even then I can't get really angry/aggressive without literally forcing myself to put up a facade. I also worry about a lot of things but I'm usually calm about almost everything I do. I have dark circles under my eyes, even though I sleep enough, & my monthly cycle isn't regular even tho I'm 23...

[Matt_W]

could be asthma, best thing to do is get evaluated by your doctor. if it is fear not cause your helping yourself before it ever had the chance to get worse. as far as pains in neck and shoulders could just need to get some regular adjustments at the chiropractor. The dark circles under your eyes will usually indicated you have thick blood cells nothing harmful.

i can tell you and i get on the same level with anxiety we both worry about everything at once instead of dealing with things 1 at a time. take deep breathes and relax.

Once again im only suggesting that you go see your doctor do not depend on anything i said to be right or not, but know we are all here to help you relax

[RubyWitch]

Welcome to the forum.........I'm glad you found us.

Your physical symptoms could be caused by a wide range of problems that only a thorough medical exam will explain. These symptoms COULD be caused by stress, but I urge you to see your doctor as soon as possible.

I also think you should speak with your doctor about getting into some therapy for the emotional/psychological issues you're dealing with.

It appears your mind and body are at war with you and together they can be a formidable adversary. There is a lot of help out there, but it won't come to you.
You deserve to be free of all this................get help.
I wish you the best
Peace
Greenlydia