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Old Feb 19, 2016, 06:16 PM
The_little_didgee The_little_didgee is offline
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Originally Posted by AnxiousGirl View Post
Also, is it normal for some people with anxiety to stop breathing when anxious? I've noticed this a lot.
When I'm very anxious I tend to hold my breath. It sometimes causes dizziness and palpitations.

I can relate to the physical symptoms of GAD. The disorder has made me suffer since childhood. I have a habit of tensing my abdominal muscles which puts pressure on my stomach. After years of doing this I now have GERD. I've convinced myself that I am going to die of esophageal cancer at the age of 42.
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