Is this anxiety/panic

[arc9405]

On a daily basis a majority of each day feel like im struggaling to breath ( cant get enough air in), off balance n not myself! Had this for last 4 yrs n ruining my life ( mom of a 3 & a 5 yr old)

[arc9405]

Lost my job due to a merger a year ago n opened my own business cause dont think i can go through interview. Symptoms worse when one on one or sm grp setting (even w my husband) better (but not gone) when im by myself. Fear other ppl realizing im struggaling to breath.

[ladywillow]

Have you been to the doctor?

[arc9405]

Yes numerous times been sent for numerous test n they say its just anxiety (i do also have allergy/sinus issues) had taken zoloft/ativan (as needed for major attacks) but felt it didnt help much.

[ladywillow]

Okay -then it is anxiety. How long have you been in the Zoloft and what is your daily dose?

[ladywillow]

I can pop onto chat with ya if you would like

[arc9405]

Sure thank you!

[ladywillow]

I'm on there but I've just popped out for a quick smoke and to get a tea. Give me 5 min.

[arc9405]

Ok no prob

[ladywillow]

There are a few of us on chat now if you want to join us :)

[jeremyfresno]

I also experience short breathing. I hate that feeling especially at night. What helps me is to do some breathing exercises like take a deep breathe through your nose and exhale completely from my mouth. I do that numerous times until I feel I have gotten sufficient air intake