They claim that this is a form of OCD and for us wit hit we cant stop "obsessing about it" and we are constantly aware and testing our ability to take a deep breath. The Body knows when to do this and we must make an effort to stop thinkin aboutit, keep busy, relax and know it will go away if we keep busy.... I was told to take Lexapro to help wit... more

Ok, So...Im laying in bed yetserday from 5pm, until 8am this morning, and IM awake for about half the time, stresses as heck over this, feeling hopeless, praying, etc....and what ? I miss maybe three or four "deep" ones in 15 hours !!!! Im conscious and aware the whole time, of each breath...then I get up tp gp to the bathroom, get my phone, get so... more

Grapes, Thank you so much. My God this is hell as you know and I wish none of us had to deal with it. And I also guess it truly cant be worked out until all the stress that triggered itin the first place is controlled ?? This morning and last night was awful, after an almost perfect Saturday and Friday night and going to bed feeling optomisitc, it... more