Fear of holding breath?

Question:

I think i have a fear of holding my breathe. It all started with my first panic atack 2 days ago(or 3). I think i have GAD and i always pay attaention to my breathing and breathe. Im so used to controlling my breatheing that i have trouble sleeping cuz when i start falling asleep my brain takes over my breathing and ifeel like im not breathing because im not controlling it. I dont talk long cuz i have to hold my breathe. I dont drink long(like i can have a millasecond sip...)because i have to hold my breathe... How do i get over this fear? Its controlling my life! I just want to conentrate on other things that my breathing :( I used to be able to hold my breath without being scared. I could drink milk out of a straw for like 10 seconds..., i could talk forever almost :P I could be underwater, but now with this fear, its taken controll over my life.

Answers:
i also have the same fear as i had lots of asthma attacks; why not try go to the mountain or somewhere air is so clean that you'll breath without wanting it; i skate when i am afraid i breath too less and my medicine has no effect; i'm also tired when i can't breath without thinking at it, so i also have an appratus to make my air clean and don't concern myself about breathing
i even thought of an artificial lung to be sure my body has enough oxygen

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This sounds important enough for a therapist to help.

In the mean time, you might be able to use paradoxical therapy, but it's a challenge. TRY to pass out. See if you can pass out from holding your breath, with a pal or coworker in the room. You'll find you can't, & it'll reprogram your brain.

But otherwise, find a therapist ASAP!

try holding ur breath

Fear of holding breath?

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