Tag Archives: Anxiety
Common causes of anxiety
Common situations where anyone can be stressed or anxious: Moving house. Bereavement. Change in relationship. Holidays. Family events. Changing jobs or losing your job. And many other situations… There are some people who are more likely to be anxious or stressed than others for no obvious reason, it is just part of who we are. […]
Words to describe anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, and uneasiness. It can cause physical feelings such as nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, dry mouth and tension. Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at some point in their lives. Anxiety is normal when faced with difficult or stressful situations. Living with a long term health condition, such as a […]
What are Altered Breathing Patterns?
When anxiety becomes severe it can cause your child to become very breathless and feel that they cannot breathe. This is acute hyperventilation and can be very frightening. These are commonly described as panic attacks. If the individual child or young person’s breathing pattern is altered for some time it can become their normal way of […]
Breathlessness and anxiety
However, anxiety can become chronic: In some people, this anxiety cycle can evolve into an altered breathing pattern. This is even more common in people who already have a respiratory condition for example asthma. It is less common (but can happen) in children. It is more common in teenagers (and adults).
Anxiety cycle and breathlessness
When your child’s brain is not used to them being breathless, it can over analyse their symptoms. Your child’s brain interprets a normal (breathlessness) reaction as a threat. Anxiety and breathlessness can be linked. The anxiety cycle: Threat → Alarm → They feel breathless → They feel their heart is pounding → You and / […]
There are 3 main causes of breathlessness in children
Your child’s normal breathlessness caused by activity or exercise. Breathlessness related to your child’s anxiety. Breathlessness caused by a tendency to reactive airways / asthma.
Annual medical review and lifestyle changes
They may also discuss: Your diet If you are under or overweight. If you are having difficulty eating. Your mood Whether you are feeling a bit low or depressed. Help at home Whether you need some help at home. Smoking If you are a smoker, they will discuss smoking and the impact on your COPD […]
Your emotional health
Being diagnosed and living with any chronic illness can be stressful and lead to lots of unexpected changes in your life. People with lung diseases can experience increased worries, anxiety, low mood or depression. Your emotional health is just as important as your physical health and being diagnosed with COPD can be stressful. Your doctor […]
