Why can't I breathe when I have to speak to people?
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Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: Jun 11, 2018
Short
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Sep 21, 2015
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Sometimes when people experience anxiety or panic attacks, it can make breathing very hard. You may have shortness of breath and accelerated blood pulse, along with other physical symptoms.
Anonymous
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Dec 29, 2015
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This is called social anxiety, you just can't talk to people whether they are new or not but it can be cured by being confident and actually talk to them
GentleEyes7
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May 14, 2015
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You may be suffering from a bit of anxiety. I would take some tests to see if that's a possibility. The trouble with having difficulty talking to someone is that it's both a mental and physical issue. Here's a website which might help you www.calmclinic.com./anxiety/symptoms/difficulty-speaking I hope this helps!
Anonymous
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Nov 9, 2015
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Because you might be affraid of telling something stupid, or they could laugh at anything you say. You may had some similar experience.
HealingLotus
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May 5, 2015
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Not being able to breathe or trouble breathing can be a symptom of anxiety, or social anxiety. It comes from feeling unsafe near people.
Dailydaydreama
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Jan 16, 2015
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I'd say the thought of having to do something would be overwhelming and feeling overwhelmed can effect our breathing ! I choose to do things and it helps take away the stress and gives me power !
Anonymous
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Dec 22, 2015
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You probably have social anxiety! Try getting the little words out! Try yoga at home! Go out for a run and get into social programs to help that!
moonlightpeace
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Jun 11, 2018
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When you feel anxious when socializing, you may be feeling social anxiety. Social anxiety is something a lot of us have to overcome, but you can do it!
Anonymous
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May 28, 2015
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Shortness of breath is a common sign of social anxiety, and many people suffer from different degrees of it. You may want to research coping strategies, and there are many psychological explanations, even if you were just to look at what they teach in A=Level psychology, that would give you some insight.
tresaben93
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Apr 11, 2016
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This can be because you are feeling a little nervous or anxious. If you know this is something that happens to you practice mindful breathing before you begin speaking to other people. It's been shown that breathing in for 4 seconds, hold it for 2 seconds and then breath out for 6 reduces stress.
Anonymous
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May 23, 2016
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That could be anxiety or getting really nervous maybe it's the person your talking to, what your talking about could be your really stressed out worried about something
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