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Can Stress Induce Breathing Difficulties?

Hi, I am 30 years old, and I have never had this problem before, but soon after my auntie passed away of heart attack which made me shocked about it. I could feel that after that I had often difficulty breathing. I sometimes feel normal, but suddenly at one point I would notice that I have difficulty breathing. It is assumed as a result of stress, but one thing I noticed is it also happened after I drink tea or coffee or any drink with caffeine. What should I do about it? I am so scared as sometimes I feel like I cannot breath at all, but many doctor said it is because of stress, but I am afraid it might not be because of just that.
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. First of all you should get yourself checked with a physician to rule out any sort of physical illness related to lungs and trachea. Only if that is confirmed, we can think about stress.

From stress and anxiety, Yes, it is possible for you to have symptoms as you mentioned. Actually you are not having any breathing difficulties, but you are feeling as if. That is called obsession and is normal in the given situation. You are grieving the unexpected death of your aunt and it triggered realization about human life. you are just worried that you have some physical illness. Don;t worry. it will pass when you get back to work and work hard. Ignore the feeling.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Can Stress Induce Breathing Difficulties?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. First of all you should get yourself checked with a physician to rule out any sort of physical illness related to lungs and trachea. Only if that is confirmed, we can think about stress. From stress and anxiety, Yes, it is possible for you to have symptoms as you mentioned. Actually you are not having any breathing difficulties, but you are feeling as if. That is called obsession and is normal in the given situation. You are grieving the unexpected death of your aunt and it triggered realization about human life. you are just worried that you have some physical illness. Don;t worry. it will pass when you get back to work and work hard. Ignore the feeling. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.