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Can we be prescribed anything for the anxiety caused by shortness of breath (dyspnea)?

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Pelletierc123

11/28/2020 at 6:14 PM

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Can they give you anything for the anxiety of dypsnea

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12/01/2020 at 11:11 PM

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In order to deal with any anxiety during sob episodes, I try to focus on an object while concentrating on deep breathing exercises until it's under control. Works well for me. I'm a firm believer in no more meds than absolutely necessary.

Can we be prescribed anything for the anxiety caused by shortness of breath (dyspnea)? https://www.carenity.us/forum/respiratory-system/living-with-respiratory-system-disease/dypsnea-2779 2020-12-01 23:11:06

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12/01/2020 at 10:54 PM

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@Pelletierc123 Hello Pelletierc123, thank you for opening this discussion. Dyspnea (a term for shortness of breath or labored breathing) is a common symptom of respiratory conditions and can certainly be anxiety-inducing. Let me tag some other members who may be able to shed some light on this.

Hello everyone, how are you today? Do you every struggle with dyspnea? Does it create anxiety or stress for you? How do you cope with it? Do you know if doctors can prescribe anything to help with the anxiety it may cause?
@Ruthie35‍ @Bigrich0825‍ @Donna_Cushin‍ @Thetesa‍ @Elpj2016‍ @Netflix‍ @Janray‍ @ciluflet‍ @Nannyc‍ @Rodger‍ @Boniellen‍ @Ronda62*‍ @dee450‍ @Helton‍ @lilmare11‍ @jeankos59‍ @MayorG45‍ @JessPotato‍ @gitagupta2020‍

Feel free to share your experiences and advice here!

Take care,
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Thakera

10/20/2022 at 12:46 AM

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@Courtney_J I ended in the hospital ER twice last year because of my anxiety I thought I couldn't breathe. One year later I am taking Buspar for one year, and learning to control anxiety with my CALM APPS.

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anxiety comes with breathing problems i' on low dose 5mg klonipin thats all that helps me

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11/02/2022 at 9:18 PM

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@dee450 Thanks for saying what your taking. I just asked my doctor what else is possible without getting into heavy anxiety drugs and she mention one only and that is the one you are taking what a coincidence.

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05/18/2024 at 2:25 AM

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Have you tried it yet? Would love to know if it helps.

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I just got out of the hospital for dyspnea and almost Hypoxia. If you can get a prescription for a nebulizer, you will be very happy. It helps me tremendously. I do a treatment every 6 hours.

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@Pelletierc123 Low dose Klonipin is what i'm on works wonders . if you keep the axniety down your body can breath better because your not tense all the time . i take a half of 5mg . ask your Dr most have no problem with it , good luck .

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Omg yes keep the anxiety down and breathe much easier. I do nebulize but on a whole only 2 times every 24 hours.

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12/12/2020 at 3:24 AM

I just started a week ago on oxygen. My doctor could see the terror and sadness in my face. He gave me a little Xanax for anxiety but I don't really like it as I don't think it does anything for that. It does help me sleep for a few hours, though.

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A 1 mg is mild and when I first started taking it I to thought it was not doing anything but I gave it time and it does help for me. But everyone is different.

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I had already been prescribed Zanax 20 years ago, due to an on-going chemical imbalance in the brain. It helps significantly when experiencing the anxiety associated with sob, as well as the depression I sometimes have simply because of the limitations that the disease places on me. I'm not a big proponent of more pills, just ask your Pulmonologist.

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Dyspnea can be really tough to deal with, and I can definitely relate to the anxiety it can cause.

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03/20/2023 at 6:29 PM

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Hi everyone,

@Pelletierc123 @Thakera @Ronda62* @dee450 @Ytnot1 @Chuck1252 @RandolfMoore

How are you doing today?

I saw that there is a great discussion chain regarding mediation for anxiety here. I encourage everyone to share their experiences using our new tool! You can leave your review of the medication, how well it worked, and any side effects your experienced. This will help other Carenity members as they ask their doctors what may work for them.

I hope you all are able to benefit from this new feature!

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04/22/2024 at 6:28 PM

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My doctor gave me Xanax? Helps but I'm a total lable reader and Xanax and alprazolam are respiratory suppressants so, walk that line. Also it sort of sucks in another way because if you get used to taking it you have to withdraw, it's addictive. But if I can kick it anyone should be able to.

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Just to add my panic attacks drop my to the floor covered in my own sweat, not knowing where I am. So I know for anxiety.

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