Is it normal to have trouble breathing during a panic attack?
FeatherIce25
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May 13, 2015
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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.
Anonymous
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May 27, 2015
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Yes, it is not unusual to experience shortness of breath during a panic attack, there Is also breathing techniques which can help control this.
bunniesgomoo
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Jun 9, 2015
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Yep, it's completely normal to have trouble breathing during a panic attack. Some people start to hyperventilate whereas others find it difficult to breathe; it would be helpful to practice breathing exercises often to help when you experience a panic attack
Batman94
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Jul 6, 2015
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Yes, this is one of the normal symptoms of a panic attack. It can sometimes be helpful to attempt to control your breathing to help combat this.
thantophobiaxo
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Jul 13, 2015
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Yes, it's very normal. Especially if there's a lot of people around. But when it happens try steadying your breathing. Close your eyes and count to 3, picture a happy memory or place. Take a deep breath in and hold it, then release. Try repeating this multiple times.
nalabadu
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Aug 3, 2015
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yes it is normal to have trouble breathing during a panic attack. one of the many symptoms is difficult breathing.
supportiveFreedom51
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Aug 10, 2015
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It is totally normal to have trouble breathing, I learned that having trouble breathing was actually a symptom of a panic attack. It will pass. :)
Anonymous
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Nov 16, 2015
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Yes it is normal. When you panic it becomes difficult to breathe. Your heart is pacing and sometimes you become sweaty. Also when you cant breathe it causes you to panick. Ie panick attack
takemeawayx
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Nov 18, 2015
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It is absolutely normal! Panic attacks take over your senses and you go into fight or flight mode - all your senses are heightened. A panic attack is a physical reaction to an excessively anxious or stressed situation and as a result you will experience physical symptoms such as short or shallow breathing, sweating, shaking, a racing heartbeat, pins and needles, the list can go on and it varies for different people. It is very normal and you are not alone.
Anonymous
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Nov 27, 2015
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This is one of the many symptoms of a panic attack, your breathing usually quickens or you struggle to get enough oxygen to your brain. This can make you feel dizzy or disoriented.
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