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Old Jun 02, 2014, 09:15 PM
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Is it normal to feel anxious after someone breaks your heart? Because when I'm heartbroken, I feel extremely anxious...and it's difficult for me to breathe properly (I hyperventilate). I know I'm not in any real danger though, since I've been in therapy for anxiety (everyday anxiety and test taking anxiety).
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Old Jun 02, 2014, 11:27 PM
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I would think it would be, but I want to hear what pegasus has to say.
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Old Jun 03, 2014, 05:20 AM
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Hello Psykick,

Yes it is and you are aware that the abandonment of the past in your childhood also has a play in that too. If you can work out what the fear is and where it came from, then you are able to handle it better. A breakup is a painful thing anyway but your reaction is because you are sensitive because of what you have been through. Abandonment again.
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Old Jun 03, 2014, 05:43 AM
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Hello Psykick,

Yes it is and you are aware that the abandonment of the past in your childhood also has a play in that too. If you can work out what the fear is and where it came from, then you are able to handle it better. A breakup is a painful thing anyway but your reaction is because you are sensitive because of what you have been through. Abandonment again.
Well I've faced rejection and unrequited love, as well. I wouldn't say that heart break (at least for me) is completely based upon abandonment.
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Old Jun 04, 2014, 05:15 PM
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Hyperventilating can make sense as a physiological reaction to your grieving process.



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