Air Hunger Anxiety: The Shortness of Breath That Anxiousness Brings

I can’t breathe! I feel like I can’t get enough air! If you have panic attacks, it’s likely that you experience these frightening symptoms of anxiety – and know how hard they are to control or ignore. But do you know what causes them? Why do you feel shortness of breath during panic attacks? What’s psychogenic dyspnea? There are many different things that can cause you to feel short of breath when you have anxiety attacks or that can make anxiety attacks worse, including anxiety dyspnea (or air hunger anxiety) and panic hyperventilation syndrome. This article will discuss the different causes of anxiety-related dyspnea and how to treat it effectively.

What Is Air Hunger Anxiety?

Air hunger anxiety is a feeling of suffocation or lightheadedness triggered by an overactive response from your autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate and breathing. Often associated with panic attacks, it’s also known as psychogenic dyspnea. Shortness of breath can be uncomfortable and scary when it’s caused by air hunger anxiety, but there are ways to control your breathing and reduce symptoms like lightheadedness. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions about air hunger anxiety.

• What causes air hunger?

• How does hyperventilation syndrome cause oxygen deprivation?

• What are psychogenic hypoxia symptoms?

• How do I cure my own suffering of lack of air from anxiety?

• How to treat psychogenic dyspnea naturally?

• What is anxiety-induced dyspnea?

• Is shortness of breath from anxiety dangerous?

• Is shortness of breath in panic attacks dangerous?

• Can you die from anxiety-induced shortness of breath?

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Air Hunger Anxiety?

Air hunger anxiety is more common than most people think. There are several causes of air hunger anxiety, one reason is psychogenic dyspnea. One can also become overwhelmed with negative thoughts, causing a rise in blood pressure increasing breathing rate and depth. Another cause is fight or flight stress response syndrome; it produces chemical imbalances due to panic attacks or being trapped (mentally). Furthermore, an overworked thyroid can cause an irregular heartbeat that also affects breathing, many people have also experienced hyperventilation because they’re so caught up in a stressful situation that they forget to breathe normally. So to treat air hunger anxiety we need to deal with each specific cause; do not assume they will respond identically since symptoms are very subjective and require proper diagnosis by professionals. The sooner you get help for your anxiety attack, the better chance you can cure your problem. Any person who is suffering from this condition will most likely be dealing with at least one of the following: chest pain from coronary artery disease or angina, dizziness from low blood sugar levels from skipped meals or medications causing lightheadedness, fear of suffocation or death, deep muscle tension, and or trauma and depression. Stressful situations can cause increased breathing as well as using too much caffeine causing jitters and shakiness that makes it hard to concentrate on anything else but your nerves. Other causes may be caused by medications such as beta-blockers for high blood pressure patients who may experience chest pains under extreme stress conditions such as speaking in public.

Symptoms Associated With Air Hunger Anxiety And Short Breath

Anxiety is the physiological response your body produces when something feels wrong, We often refer to this as the fight-or-flight response. Your body is naturally designed to prepare you to either face the situation head-on or to turn and run.

In addition to Air hunger and hyperventilation, some of the other commonly associated symptoms with anxiety include:

• Dizziness

• Lightheadedness

• Lack Of Concentration

• Overactivity/Hyperactivity

• Overexertion and Rapid Heartbeat

What Does Air Hunger Feel Like?

• Chest tightening or heavy feeling
• Tightening sensation around your throat
• Feelings of choking
• Not being able to get enough oxygen
• Anxiety increases as your attempts at performing physical activities seem unsuccessful

How To Treat Air Hunger Anxiety?