What should I do if I end up crying, and I find myself struggling to breathe?

There is something called the 4-7-8 tactic. The 4, is when you breathe in for 4 seconds. The 7, is when you hold for 7 seconds. The 8, is when you breathe out for 8 seconds. Try and focus on your heart rate and your lungs. Take deep, slow breaths. You've got this. Just take it slow :)

It is ok to cry. However it is important to slow down the crying so you can breathe. Crying is another way of allowing us to release the pressure of what is hurting us.

If you end up crying and find yourself struggling to breathe, seek out a listener or a family member who can help by simply listening. Moments like this are difficult because it feels as though it is impossible to find air, but looking for a comforting voice of reason can be therapeutic in a number of ways. Also, try practicing breathing techniques, even when you are not having attacks of this sort so that you'll know what to do when you're struggling in this way.

I've been there; it's hard. First perhaps, try telling yourself to relax. Say, "Self, just breathe. You don't have to work on or think about or be concerned with anything else right now. Just breathe. That's all." Your body is already doing this naturally but with the deep tears and (for me) holding my breath when I cry - it feels hard. Tell yourself just breathe. Slow down and concentrate only on breathing in and out ... inhale and exhale. Slowly. Deep breaths (yes I know this is also hard when you've just been in deep tears). You can do it. Slow down, deep breaths. There, see? Better? :)

try to control your breathing by breathing in very slow and breath out very slowly. Try to sit up or stand up and tell yourself you are okay.

Deep steady breaths. Keep calm. If it doesn't help, call for medical help. Might be a panic attack.

Struggling to breathe under any situation can inspire panic that can lead to even more increased levels of difficulties breathing. Take slow calm breathes until you have returned to your normal breathing patterns. Focus on a single point on the wall as you do this and strive to remain calm as possible. Your physical posture should not be hunched over, you need to stand and pull your shoulders back to ensure your diaphragm is not restricted.

I feel like you should go seek help from a doctor. You might have breathing problems which can become serious if you don't look after it

Try grounding techniques. Name 4 things you can see, 3 things you can touch, 2 things you can hear and 1 thing you can smell.

Try to calm down, and focus on taking deep breaths. Let someone know if you aren't able to breathe.