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What Does Everyone Do For Anxiety
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I asked for something & got Buspirone---5 mg. 3 times day. When I get anxious it certainly affects my breathing.

Does Anyone's Oxygen Plummet With Anxiety Or Even Drop Quickly Just Even Walking Around?
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When I get anxious I go right into bad habit of breathing which lowers the amount of oxygen I am getting. Even just anxious thoughts will as well. I think my COPD has gotten a lot worse in the last year. The anxiety is about real things and the cycle of breathing causes anxiety and then my oxygen is low which causes me to feel more anxiety and is a cycle they see no way out of for me.

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@A MyCOPDTeam Member thank you for this I have been on Zoloft over 2 years and the anxiety just gets worse and it's time something helped. I think she wants to try Lexipro (sp) but I will ask her… read more

Aniexty
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Does anybody have any of these problems along with COPD? What do you do that helps you handle the symptoms?

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All the above

Good Morning, Anyone Else Have Anxiety Issues When Your 02 Sat Is Down ?
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Yes when why anxiety is high it lowers my o2!

Hi Everyone. Do You Find Stress Or Anxiety, Effects Your COPD More Then Anything Else?
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yes!

Does Anyone Get Stressed Or Anxious When Going Anywhere’s. I Do Even If It’s Something I Enjoy Doing Any Suggestions To Make It Easier??
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It’s actually at home before I go just thinking about going brings it on

I Experience Anxiety,depression Apathy Etc. Are These Common With Emphysema?
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Im usually able to keep up my spirits, but im still working ,(on zoom at home) but i had a panic attack flying tO nyc from la that was ao severe i was sure i was going to die. Im never flying alone… read more

Has Anyone Tried PinkHymalian Salt Lights For Anxiety Reduction And Air Purification?
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There is a business where I live and they have a room that pushes salted air into the room. I've only used it once but my lungs felt the difference. It got a lot of junk out of my lungs
Not sure… read more

Does Any One Else Get Anxious About Making Plans ?
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My Partner suggested some lovely excersions for next week end but in my mind I'm always thinking "What if my breathing is bad " or "I don't know how I will be feeling on that day "

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I dont leave the house unless its for a Dr appointment. Very afraid of a spell of coughing and spitting up mucus in public. Its embarrassing to me and makes others uncomfortable Im sure. I wish the… read more

Does Anyone Have Any Suggestions For Anxiety?
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I was on a low dosage of Xanax when I lived in Ohio and it really helped a lot and I only took it when things got really bad. Since I have moved to Georgia and have a new doctor he will not prescribe it and says that it is bad for me? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Dan

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I was having severe panic attacks when going out. My GP put me on gabapentin. It is helped me a lot.