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breathing difficulties

  1. K

    Breathing Disregulation - ME Related?

    My breathing issues seem to be related to stress/anxiety, doing things quickly, or concentrating on a project. I stop breathing during those times and then, to make up for lack of oxygen, take in too much air, which results in excess gas in my tummy, more anxiety, and dizziness. It's hard to...
  2. B

    Lung & breathing trouble

    I thought a long time about posting this here bcs I doubt the relevance but I do so anyway. Maybe for some it may ring a bell. Or some maybe able to help me out as I found out on this forum are the best non-MD medics. ;) * Because I sometimes have attacks of breathing difficulties (different...