Anxiety attacks or something else?

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Has anyone else felt like their chest was closing in and they couldn’t breathe? Idk if it’s anxiety because of the pregnancy or if maybe it’s because I’m laying on my back and I’m 23 weeks pregnant. Please help?! I was told laying on my back  and stomach were very bad at this point but sometimes I unconsciously find myself there and I turn on my side, but the feeling is still there just slightly less constricting I guess.

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I get it from anxiety at random sometimes.

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Sounds like anxiety to me. I’ve had it for years. It’s the best to just remind yourself to breath. If you can, start talking to someone about anything: the weather, your pets, literally anything mundane to get your mind working on a different level than what made you start to panic. I was put on meds once and HATED the way they made me feel so I went off them and have been trying self meditation to help when I do get them. If you feel completely out of your element talk to your OB about it first. They may be able to give you other ideas or prescriptions that will help.

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Could just be the progesterone causing shortness of breath. Doc warned me about it and said not to freak out

Anxiety attacks or something else?

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