Shortness of breath

[uptight]

Hello all,

I have been tested for everything from lung cat scan, MRI to stress test and nothing is pointing to what is causing my shortness of breath. If this is anxiety how do you deal with this? I ended up in the ER and said I was fine. Fine my butt! I feel like I am being strangled. Has anyone else had this symptom and how do you deal with it?

Also has anyone found that using an antidepressant makes the shortness of breath come on or get worse?

Thanks!!

[jenjen]

Hi

I too used to have shortness of breath and felt I needed to yawn to take a deep breath. This was in the beginning, about 5 years ago. I now only get shortness of breath when I have a panick attack and it quickly goes back to normal. Try cupping your hands over your mouth and nose and breath deeply. Medication will help calm you down, it did me anyway!!
Hope this helps.