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

[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.

[Toby's my baby]

Thank you everyone for the great advice! My best friend said that she gets anxiety attacks, and the exact same thing happens to her, as happened to me. .. I'm feeling better now, I can breathe right, but I think its just because I just got up, and I've been sleeping. If I feel bad during school, im going to make a doctor appt. thanks guys!

[lv4dogs]

I have anxiety & the same thing happens to me sometimes.
But it could be realated to asthma or even high or low blood pressure and I think even diabettes can produce similar symptoms.

It probably was anxiety but if it happens again I'd see a Dr just to be safe.

[Samantha Puppy]

I second whoever questioned why no one took you to a doctor immediately. That's messed up. Really messed up. If it's asthma, it can kill you.

[Toby's my baby]

Just got back from the doctor. . . .I got an inhaler ( Albuterol) but they dont think I have asthma. I have to go see another doctor (the one i went to today, was just the doc on call, cause it was an "emergency") tomorrow, a pediatritionist or whatever, and he is going to see if I have exercise induced asthma. . wish me luck!!

[jesse_3]

I also take albuterol (for asthma), and trust me, if you do have asthma, you can definetely play. The way you were describing it, sounds like an anxiety attack over asthma though, and breathing into a bag usually makes an asthma attack worse (at least from my research and my doc told me).

Good luck!! - you'll be in my prayers!
Steph, Jes, and Splinter