[Ah...] Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Does anyone else has it? Is it something I need to worry about? I have trouble breathing at night have to open the windows at night to breathe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[sh...] Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 is it breathing as in from the lungs or a sensation that you cant breath ? its only cos I had the later a lot...a sensation that I couldn't breath and gasping for breath....?? But yet I was breathing Sorry not sure this makes sense Does opening the window help? Shania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ah...] Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 is it breathing as in from the lungs or a sensation that you cant breath ? its only cos I had the later a lot...a sensation that I couldn't breath and gasping for breath....?? But yet I was breathing Sorry not sure this makes sense Does opening the window help? Shania It’s the sensation of not getting enough air Yes opening the windows helped me I feel like I can breathe again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ro...] Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Hello Ahoooo, The "air hunger" is one of the usual and expected symptoms during the withdrawal. I've had it through all my tapering, specally when I lied in bed. I understand: it's very annoying the feeling you don't get enough air to breath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ea...] Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I think anxiety and fear cause this, unless of course you have a known lung problem like asthma. When one feels scared, anxious everything tightens up and that can make you feel like you cannot breathe. Might help for you to learn how to do slow deep "belly breathing." Easy to do and calms you down. east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[My...] Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Yes..its anxiety manifesting. I get it the worst when i taper. I just cut down on sunday and i have been forcing myself to take deep breaths since. For me, this is normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Th...] Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I had that too for several months...felt like I was breathing through a straw. It will fade over time...nothing to worry about. Here is a list of possible Benzo WD symptoms: THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE MANY REPORTED SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS INDICATING YOU OR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT MAY BE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A BENZODIAZEPINE PRESCRIPTION: MENTAL/COGNITIVE/BEHAVIORAL SIGNS. You may or may not experience these symptoms. Aggressive Behavior Agitation/Irritability/Short Tempered/Rage Outbursts Agoraphobia Anhedonia Anxiety/Panic/Terror Attacks/Development of Various Fears and Phobias Apathy Cognitive Impairment/Fog Confusion Crying Depression Depersonalization Derealization Dysphoria Emotional Lability Feeling numb or like a “zombie on autopilot”/Feeling over-sedated Hallucinations Hearing Voices Impaired Judgment Intrusive thoughts/Excessive negative thinking and feelings of doom Irrational Thoughts and Behavior Loss of Creativity Mania Memory & Concentration Issues Monophobia Mood Swings Neurocognitive problems Obsessive compulsive or other “odd” behavior Paranoia Personality Changes Reckless Behavior Self-Harming Thoughts and Behavior Stress Intolerance Suicidal Ideation PHYSICAL SIGNS Adrenaline Rushes Akathisia/Restlessness Allergies & Sensitivities increasing or developing Appetite changes Aura Blood Pressure Issues, fluctuations Cardiac Symptoms – Bradycardia (slow heart rate), Tachycardia (rapid heart rate), Heart Palpitations, Pounding heart Clenching jaw, especially during sleep (TMJ) Chills Increased susceptibility to illness, stress on the immune system Diminished Motor Skills – Clumsiness, Coordination Problems, Difficulty walking, Dropping things, Falling down Dizziness/Vertigo/Balance Issues (General vestibular disturbances) Drooling Dysautonomia Symptoms Dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) Earache Exhaustion Fainting Fasciculations (benign) Fatigue/Lethargy/Weakness Flu-Like Symptoms Frequent Urination Gastrointestinal Symptoms Grinding Teeth / TMJ problms Hair Loss Headaches Hearing loss or changes Hormonal Issues Hyperacusis (sensitivity to sound frequency) Inner Vibrating or Buzzing Intolerance to cold and heat Itching/Skin Rashes/Hives Joint Pain (And other joint issues) Lightheaded Loss of Coordination Malaise Menstrual Issues Migraine with or without aura Motion sickness susceptibility Muscle Symptoms – Clenching, Cramping, Loss of muscle tone, Over-or under-active muscle reflexes, Pain, Spasms, Squeezing, Stiffness, Tension, Twitching Nerve Pain Paresthesia – Tingling, tickling, prickling, numbness, burning of skin Perceptual disturbance (feeling of being on a boat, feelings of unreality, deja vu, etc.) Peripheral Neuropathy Photophobia Phonophobia Respiratory – Shortness of breath, Can’t get deep breath, Labored breathing, Over-breathing Sensitivity to light and sound Sensitivity to smells, including naturally occurring smells or chemicals such as fragrance Sensitivity to temperature, weather and pressure changes Shaking/Rigors/Tremors Sleep Issues – Excessive sleeping, Insomnia, Myoclonic jerks, Sleep paralysis, No dreaming, Vivid dreaming, Nightmares Slurred Speech Sweats Tachycardia between doses or in the morning, or generalized Tight Throat/Ball-in-throat sensation Tinnitus (Ringing or pulsatile effects in ears) Tremors Vision Issues – blurred vision, seeing spots, grainy visions, after-images, sensitivities Weight Loss Withdrawal symptoms that will intensify between doses or near dosing times Source: w-bad.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ah...] Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Thank you everyone for the replies 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ea...] Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I agree. If you have no known lung diseases, like COPB, odd breathing sensations especially at night, are due to anxiety. It is dark at night. You may be awake and fearing insomnia will go on tonight. Your diaphragm tightens slowly, causing you to feel like you are "breathing through a straw." (Great simile, by the way.) All of this is basic fear, anxiety, and it comes from a tiny part of your brain, the part of your brain benzos "work" on. When you go OFF benzos, that tiny part of your brain goes haywire for a while. Hang in there, comrades. This does get better. east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Ea...] Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Does anyone else has it? Is it something I need to worry about? I have trouble breathing at night have to open the windows at night to breathe I had this when I was either trying to fall asleep or as I was waking up in the morning. I’d wake up & just couldn’t believe how difficult it was to breath. Never had breathing issues before. I really started first experiencing it when I was in tolerance w/d just taking a shower. Ur chest just feels heavy & no matter how deep u breathing it just feels like the rest of ur body isn’t getting oxygen. I hated it. It seems to have subsided although I’m only in my 5 month. I kindled before that too. But it’s safe to say my breathing has gotten so much better. To the point where it feels good to exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I never had problems breathing while awake. I could always deep breathe. But it drove me nuts for the first few weeks, because every time I started to fall asleep, I'd wake up suddenly, as if I was choking, then I'd gasp, like I was coming back from being strangled. It was awful. I think I wrote about it way way back. Not a sign of it now or for a very long time, so my thing went away as I healed. Gaer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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