Is it normal to have trouble breathing during a panic attack?
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Yes, some people face breathing difficulty during panic attacks. That is normal but never healthy. In such cases, practice breathing exercise and try to stay calm.
When we have pannic attack we have hyperventilation, we breathe too much and too quickly. This breath comes along with frequent sighs or with the need to take at times a deeper inspiration.
It's very normal, if unpleasant, to have trouble breathing during a panic attack. Some people feel like they can't breathe, others hyperventilate--it all depends on the person.
It is completely normal to have trouble breathing during a panic attack. In some cases you may hyperventilate. In these instances, it is helpful to breathe in a brown lunch bag, or take a 5-10 minute walk outside.
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