How long did your bout with the breathing last if you don't mind me asking?
I can. And I have a FACT for you: hyperventilating will NOT kill you. Holding your breath until you pass ot won't even kill you. Your body has physical safety-measures for this kind of thing, meaning that if you hyperventlate and your heart rate goes through the roof and you get hot and your hands and feet get clammy and tingly and you feel like you are going to jump out of your skin, THAT IS YOUR BODY BEGGING YOU TO RELAX. Literally, lay on the floor and go rag-doll, all muscles loose, like melted butter. THINK about ALL of your muscles relaxing, and how much better that feels, the longer you do it. Lay there until your breathing is normal, your heart rate down, you cool off, and the tingly hands and feet stop. REPEAT AS NECESSARY. :)
I hope so. I feel so scared. I started counseling too. For the first time since I was 16. I so desperately won't to be better. Do you think a different med would work better to relieve this symptom in your opinion? Thanks so much.
It is anxiety. I have also had a choking feeling for 6 months one time. I thought it was medical but when I took anxiety medicine it went away.
Omg. I totally know that feeling. It will go away in time.