Is this normal?

Question

I noticed that when I’m really stressed out and anxious I have shortness of breath.
Not like a panic or anxiety attack; but just all day I feel like shortness of breath. 
Does anybody else feel this? This can last days, and then when I feel less tense, I feel better.

Answer

I would honestly go ask a doctor. ￼

Answer

I will say that my breathing is affected the same as you described when I’m stressed and/or having an anxiety attack (NOT to be confused with a panic attack as they are two separate diagnoses). 
Mine has become worse over the last several years due to an underlying immune deficiency and other inflammatory diseases. So, see a psychiatrist, not a psychologist, and your primary care doctor so they can start looking at other possible reasons. But remember, yes, it’s very common with anxiety, the rest is so nothing is missed (or dismissed, being more likely).

Answer

Ultimately I would check with a doctor but I also experienced episodes of shortness of breath due to anxiety. I would use my inhaler (I have asthma) and I would notice it wouldn’t help sometimes. I went to the doctor and they couldn’t find anything wrong with my lungs from chest X-ray and they said I sounded clear. So maybe visit a doctor and just get some reassurance and otherwise just do some deep breathing, meditation or get some medication. 🙂

Is this normal?

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