Has this ever happened to anybody else?? Any adivce??!

[Catty1]

Why didn't anyone take you to a DOCTOR???? Go see one!

[Chilli]

I used to feel like I was suffocating sometimes when I was trying to breathe... about a year ago. I have no idea why it was happened, but it scared me. I'm the type that keeps those kind of things a secret to see if they pass. Thankfully, it passed within the next year.... I still don't know what went on.
I'm sorry I'm not much help. Maybe ask if you can see a doctor? Hope its nothing serious.

[Karen]

Sounds like either a panic attack or, where you wheezing (making noise when you drew breath)? Any history of asthma? Don't let anyone tell you that a panic attack is not a serious thing. Time to see the doc.

[G535]

If it's asthma an attack can kill you, see a doctor now!

[Lizzie]

It does sound like an anxiety attack and they can be horrendous. See a doctor because, until you either learn to control them or they are controlled by medication, they can hit at any time. You don't even have to be stressed by anything for one to just sandbag you. You may be having trouble feeling as though you can't fill your lungs either because your muscles are tense or because you are not exhaling fully. Listen to the good advice you are reading here, whatever it is, you need to see a doctor.

[catnapper]

I agree with Karen. At first I thought it sounded like a panic or anxiety attack. It sounds exactly like mine used to be. Perhaps you also had an asthma attack, and the asthma set off a panic attack or vice versa. Athsma can begin at any age without any warning.

If your parents and coach were there, why on earth did they not get you to a doctor? ESPECIALLY if the coach was there -- in today's sue-happy society the school has a major liability for you if you got hurt during a game, and they are not going to just let you go home after any odd attack without being fully checked by a doctor.

[slleipnir]

When I get REALLY upset I start to gasp for breath. I can't breath at all until I calm down....I have to be pretty upset though..

[*JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel*]

It definately sounds like a panic attack to me, but you should have really gone to the doctor and you should be sure to get to one now as soon as possible! I use to, and still do have panic attacks and they can be crippling if you don't know what they are or how to help them. A lot of people often feel ashamed or embarrased, but it really is a serious condition and one that can really prevent you from living your life normally. I really hope that things get better for you and good luck.