I find myself struggling to breath and have this overwhelming edge to cry. What does that mean?

It means things didn't go as you thought they would, and you're badly hurt by the way they went. It probably means you are unable to move on and constantly overthinking, the only way to get over is to "LET GO". Let go of what is hurting you and let go of what has happened, forgive it and forget it, you'll find even more happiness waiting for you when you leave your past behind and look forward for future. You can't go back and change anything. whatever happened has happened and there is nothing you can do. Hope you will get over it soon, good luck :)

It can mean that you are feeling high levels of anxiety - count to 3 in your head whilst breathing in through your nose and 3 out of your mouth - keep this going until you can feel your breathing regulate. Alternatively, try and focus on one particular point and keep looking at it. Do this while practising the breathing exercise above. If you feel the overwhelming urge to cry, it is sometimes important to just let it all out. Once you have let these emotions run, it may become easier for you to put the thoughts causing you these emotions into their place

I find that feeling that way is often when I feel emotionally overwhelmed. I need to take a step back from my work or whatever is stressing me out for a few minutes, identify why I am feeling that way, and let myself feel what I'm feeling. It can help to talk through what's happening in my life currently to identify the root of my unpleasant feelings, and in the long run this will help me get back on track much quicker. Doing breathing exercises can help, but it is also easy to forget in the midst of a panic.

When this happens, it could be that you are going through an episode of a panic attack that stems from anxiety. In this case, it would be highly recommended to focus on your breathing. Doing this not only gets your mind off of the source of your panic attack but also gives you the ability to be more aware of your breathing; hence, the opportunity to calm down. Once you have come to a relaxed state, you can then go through the reason/s why you experienced this in the first place. Baby steps can go a long way. Remember to take your time and never rush.