Is this anxiety? What can I do?

[Anonymous]

Hello everyone :) this all started 2-3 years ago, I couldn't name it first. When I feel bad about something, or overthink about something that makes me feel sad; I can't breathe. It's like I'm having difficulty at deep breaths, and I feel slight chest pain during breathing or after. The pain is not unbearable, but makes me feel even more uncomfortable (it feels as if I tried so hard to breathe and hurt my heart :D - best explanation -.-)
This also happens when I'm trying to work something out. I download something, when the download speed drops I feel slightly panicked and angry - Bam! Shortness of breath. I start to sweat. This happens because of stupid things like these as well. Anything I get angry at. Is this anxiety? How to deal with this? Thank you.

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Thanks a lot everyone, I will see a doctor as soon as I can :)

[blackbird11]

It might be anxiety.
You should go to a psychologist or... you can try meditation :) [ I suggest the Calm app with guided meditation, this is what I use too] or... you can try calming yourself in those moments by closing your eyes a little & taking deep breaths. As you breath try to visualise, to concentrate only on your breathing- how the air fills your chest and it goes out -> do this a few times, until you feel better.
I hope it helps :) !

[Killer-Queen]

Sounds like you're on the verge of panic attacks. Take to your doctor because half the battle is in how you manage your reaction to stress. Realize it is the mental disease that is doing this to you and that is was makes it a disease. Try to keep your wits and take it easy. I know it sounds cliche maybe, but I battle this daily so I know the feeling very well.

[Killer-Queen]

Also, be careful with medications because once you start, it's hard to quit with the withdraws involved. I was on them and they caused me to go from 138 at 5'5 to 118 in a month. I stopped due to health insurance running out and have been withdrawing since January - the brain zaps, the highs and lows, the frequent anorexia (not to be confused with nervosa anorexia), the heighten anxiety leading to episodes of depression... it's not worth it if you can learn to manage it with the help of a professional. I hope you can cope. Good luck.

[Asker]

Thank you so much for your help :) I will see a doctor soon as possible

[Killer-Queen]

You're so welcome, get better.

[samsw]

I think you should talk to a doctor as soon as you can... it sounds like 'panic attacks' but speak to them (The docs) about it. I've been/am going through this at the mo... I know its not nice... please speak to your doc wo may prescribe meds to help you and/or suggest a counsellor

[Kerbie]

Have a chat with the doc sounds it could be a combination of panic attacks and anxiety both are not very nice.

[XRabbitHeartX]

It could possibly be anxiety yes.
I HIGHLY reccomend reading a book called "Managing anxiety with CBT for dummies" OR "Cognitive behavioral therapy for dummies".

The latter is available in first edition for free if I remember correctly. Just Google it.

[BellePepper]

You really need to talk to your doctor or some other professional about this since none of us are professionals. I think it's good that you have a good list of symptoms and concerns though :)