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Friday, September 04, 2009 Lucy asks

Q: can anxiety attack cause breathing problem?

I have been feeling like ball in throat and hard time breathing. Could be anxiety? I used to have panic attacks but have not had for years Also, feeling dizzy
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9/ 6/09 2:39pm

When do you get these symptoms? What kind of situations does this occur? When i have anxiety attacks and those may be symptoms of it for you. I know with me, I feel like I can't breathe and because i 'hyperventalate' I feel really dizzy like I am about to pass out. However, I've also heard that some people have symptoms not as aggressive but just may be a milder attack.

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