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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Anxious About Trip

Bricooz
Bricooz

I need help. So all of my anxiety that happens almost every day is all caused by thinking about breathing. I think about breathing then suddenly feel like I can't breathe then hyperventilate. I try to calm down take slow deep breaths or exercise. Sometimes it helps. 


But I'm supposed to go to india in April with my boyfriend. He is from there. And I'm super worried about 2 thing. One it's a 16 hour flight so I'm worried when I think about breathing I won't be able to calm down because I'm stuck in the air. Two Delhi is the most polluted city in the world. If I already feel like I can't breathe how am I going to handle that? Please help!

cielknightroad
cielknightroad
Hi dear. Anxiety does that so well. That nagging thought inside our minds that something is wrong with us for example in your case with your breathing. But actually there is nothing wrong with us. Repeat this affirmations once it hits you "Nothing is wrong" "All is well". First of all you have to know what caused this trigger. Think and think and when you find the answer it will easier for you to acknowledge the anxiety and just feel it and don't pay attention to it. Also I recommend journaling to help you release you fears and worries.


Over the counter antihistamines makes you drowsy and have that subtle calming effect. I recommend seeing a psychiatrist before going to a trip in order for you to feel at ease and better. ;)
summerbabe88
summerbabe88
First off, congratulations for planning the trip! I am so proud for you! Anxiety is one hell of a thing so to do this make sure you give yourself credit. I have the same problem with "breathing" and thinking my heart will stop or can't breath. I have to remember I am okay and this usually happens when I drive so that's never easy! Check out this website: TheWorryGames.com--it was recommended by another user on here and it's wonderful! Sending you my love!