Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

[Guest guest]

I just read the first article. This is good advice.

I do not think my anxiety caused asthma. I think I felt very frightened

and anxious after I couldn't breathe (I am new to asthma).

It's really scary. I won't go anywhere without the rescue inhaler,

like some security blanket.

What if I had an attack without this? Then I could die. Oh my god. . .

(panic, etc.)

I've had to tell myself to stay calm. The writer of the article

reminds us of this.

Asthma is an unbelievable disease to me. The symptoms of it are almost

shocking--the whole experience of not being able to breathe--to someone

who has never experienced it before.

I'm not "back in my life" (or my new adjusted life) yet--though I'm

going to try today to get back to routine.

I'm also very upset about my options. I'm glad the QVAR works, but I

feel like I have to "poison" myself now every day with the steroids.

Anyway--the way I cope or deal with this is intense research.

Just a bit of sharing of feelings. . .

T T wrote:

Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like

worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you

in a restaurant)? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety

induced. Read these articles.

Tangie

http://www.mindpub.com/art376.htm

http://www.webmd.com/news/20010407/anxiety-of-asthma-emotions-can-trigger-attack?z=1660_00000_0000_ep_02

[Guest guest]

I just read the first article. This is good advice.

I do not think my anxiety caused asthma. I think I felt very frightened

and anxious after I couldn't breathe (I am new to asthma).

It's really scary. I won't go anywhere without the rescue inhaler,

like some security blanket.

What if I had an attack without this? Then I could die. Oh my god. . .

(panic, etc.)

I've had to tell myself to stay calm. The writer of the article

reminds us of this.

Asthma is an unbelievable disease to me. The symptoms of it are almost

shocking--the whole experience of not being able to breathe--to someone

who has never experienced it before.

I'm not "back in my life" (or my new adjusted life) yet--though I'm

going to try today to get back to routine.

I'm also very upset about my options. I'm glad the QVAR works, but I

feel like I have to "poison" myself now every day with the steroids.

Anyway--the way I cope or deal with this is intense research.

Just a bit of sharing of feelings. . .

T T wrote:

Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like

worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you

in a restaurant)? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety

induced. Read these articles.

Tangie

http://www.mindpub.com/art376.htm

http://www.webmd.com/news/20010407/anxiety-of-asthma-emotions-can-trigger-attack?z=1660_00000_0000_ep_02

[Guest guest]

I just read the first article. This is good advice.

I do not think my anxiety caused asthma. I think I felt very frightened

and anxious after I couldn't breathe (I am new to asthma).

It's really scary. I won't go anywhere without the rescue inhaler,

like some security blanket.

What if I had an attack without this? Then I could die. Oh my god. . .

(panic, etc.)

I've had to tell myself to stay calm. The writer of the article

reminds us of this.

Asthma is an unbelievable disease to me. The symptoms of it are almost

shocking--the whole experience of not being able to breathe--to someone

who has never experienced it before.

I'm not "back in my life" (or my new adjusted life) yet--though I'm

going to try today to get back to routine.

I'm also very upset about my options. I'm glad the QVAR works, but I

feel like I have to "poison" myself now every day with the steroids.

Anyway--the way I cope or deal with this is intense research.

Just a bit of sharing of feelings. . .

T T wrote:

Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like

worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you

in a restaurant)? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety

induced. Read these articles.

Tangie

http://www.mindpub.com/art376.htm

http://www.webmd.com/news/20010407/anxiety-of-asthma-emotions-can-trigger-attack?z=1660_00000_0000_ep_02

[Guest guest]

Yes I believe they can trigger each other, mimic each other's symptoms, and

generally complicate the condition. I never had a panic attack in my life until

some time after being hospitalized for a severe asthma attack, and it's made me

into a more anxious person. I am now always more aware of how I am breathing

when I am feeling anxious about anything and I check my peak flows more

frequently during those times just to reassure myself that it is NOT my asthma

that is bothering me.

>

> Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying

about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant)? I

think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.

>

> Tangie

>

> http://www.mindpub.com/art376.htm

>

>

http://www.webmd.com/news/20010407/anxiety-of-asthma-emotions-can-trigger-attack\

?z=1660_00000_0000_ep_02

>

[Guest guest]

Yes I believe they can trigger each other, mimic each other's symptoms, and

generally complicate the condition. I never had a panic attack in my life until

some time after being hospitalized for a severe asthma attack, and it's made me

into a more anxious person. I am now always more aware of how I am breathing

when I am feeling anxious about anything and I check my peak flows more

frequently during those times just to reassure myself that it is NOT my asthma

that is bothering me.

>

> Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying

about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant)? I

think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.

>

> Tangie

>

> http://www.mindpub.com/art376.htm

>

>

http://www.webmd.com/news/20010407/anxiety-of-asthma-emotions-can-trigger-attack\

?z=1660_00000_0000_ep_02

>

[Guest guest]

Yes I believe they can trigger each other, mimic each other's symptoms, and

generally complicate the condition. I never had a panic attack in my life until

some time after being hospitalized for a severe asthma attack, and it's made me

into a more anxious person. I am now always more aware of how I am breathing

when I am feeling anxious about anything and I check my peak flows more

frequently during those times just to reassure myself that it is NOT my asthma

that is bothering me.

>

> Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying

about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant)? I

think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.

>

> Tangie

>

> http://www.mindpub.com/art376.htm

>

>

http://www.webmd.com/news/20010407/anxiety-of-asthma-emotions-can-trigger-attack\

?z=1660_00000_0000_ep_02

>

[Guest guest]

My breathing is always difficult and heavy. I've had asthma attacks before that made me where I couldn't breath and I was gasping for air. I'm glad I always had my rescue inhaler. But other than those couple of times, my breathing is regularly heavy, and I have a shortness. I was just thinking maybe anxiety could be one of my main triggers; but I think everyone has certain main triggers that cause their asthma symptoms. I also believe I have chronic fatigue from allergies, because I'm always tired all day and I can't concentrate and think properly, and I'm not that alert.

Tangie

To: asthma Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 12:15:09 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Yes I believe they can trigger each other, mimic each other's symptoms, and generally complicate the condition. I never had a panic attack in my life until some time after being hospitalized for a severe asthma attack, and it's made me into a more anxious person. I am now always more aware of how I am breathing when I am feeling anxious about anything and I check my peak flows more frequently during those times just to reassure myself that it is NOT my asthma that is bothering me.>> Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant) ? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.> >

Tangie> > http://www.mindpub. com/art376. htm> > http://www.webmd. com/news/ 20010407/ anxiety-of- asthma-emotions- can-trigger- attack?z= 1660_00000_ 0000_ep_02>

[Guest guest]

Tangie,

I've read the Harvard Guide to Asthma. Do you take a daily

controller med? I assume you do.

They say the point of taking the regular controller med is to avoid

attacks--and also that what you describe (as having to put up with

difficult breathing on an ongoing basis) is unacceptable.

I am writing this while Alana is writing to you--and those two meds

she mentioned (as I understand) are non steroid controller meds. I am

still learning, but I think those are for people who have more allergy

type asthma.

Anyway, best of luck with your treatment.

T T wrote:

My breathing is always difficult and heavy. I've had asthma

attacks before that made me where I couldn't breath and I was gasping

for air. I'm glad I always had my rescue inhaler. But other than those

couple of times, my breathing is regularly heavy, and I have a

shortness. I was just thinking maybe anxiety could be one of my main

triggers; but I think everyone has certain main triggers that cause

their asthma symptoms. I also believe I have chronic fatigue from

allergies, because I'm always tired all day and I can't concentrate and

think properly, and I'm not that alert.

Tangie

From:

lilli_nyc <lilli_nyc>

To: asthma

Sent: Monday, June 8,

2009 12:15:09 PM

Subject: Re:

Anxiety Induced Asthma

Yes I believe they can trigger each other, mimic each other's

symptoms, and generally complicate the condition. I never had a panic

attack in my life until some time after being hospitalized for a severe

asthma attack, and it's made me into a more anxious person. I am now

always more aware of how I am breathing when I am feeling anxious about

anything and I check my peak flows more frequently during those times

just to reassure myself that it is NOT my asthma that is bothering me.

>

> Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like

worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you

in a restaurant) ? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety

induced. Read these articles.

>

> Tangie

>

> http://www.mindpub. com/art376. htm

>

> http://www.webmd. com/news/ 20010407/

anxiety-of- asthma-emotions- can-trigger- attack?z= 1660_00000_

0000_ep_02

>

[Guest guest]

I really think it all goes hand in hand. All I can say about the stress, is that after my dh passed away in Jan., I have not had a many asthma problems. Stress caused lots of problems for me.

Cheryl Burton ncicheryl@...

To: asthma Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 12:46:56 PMSubject: Re: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

My breathing is always difficult and heavy. I've had asthma attacks before that made me where I couldn't breath and I was gasping for air. I'm glad I always had my rescue inhaler. But other than those couple of times, my breathing is regularly heavy, and I have a shortness. I was just thinking maybe anxiety could be one of my main triggers; but I think everyone has certain main triggers that cause their asthma symptoms. I also believe I have chronic fatigue from allergies, because I'm always tired all day and I can't concentrate and think properly, and I'm not that alert.

Tangie

From: lilli_nyc <lilli_nycyahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Monday, June 8, 2009 12:15:09 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Yes I believe they can trigger each other, mimic each other's symptoms, and generally complicate the condition. I never had a panic attack in my life until some time after being hospitalized for a severe asthma attack, and it's made me into a more anxious person. I am now always more aware of how I am breathing when I am feeling anxious about anything and I check my peak flows more frequently during those times just to reassure myself that it is NOT my asthma that is bothering me.>> Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant) ? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.> >

Tangie> > http://www.mindpub. com/art376. htm> > http://www.webmd. com/news/ 20010407/ anxiety-of- asthma-emotions- can-trigger- attack?z= 1660_00000_ 0000_ep_02>

[Guest guest]

I've had anxiety induced asthma for much of my life. No matter the

initial trigger, if you permit your imagination to run away with you

and start panicking about not getting enough air, then I truly believe

it makes the whole problem much worse. When I get an attack (and I've

had it for more than 50 years), I start relaxation techniques. I go

nearly muscle-by-muscle telling myself to relax my legs, arms, stomach,

abdomen, shoulders, neck, etc. It doesn't always work (especially if I

have a chest infection involved in the problem), but it often helps

quite a bit. My 2-cents worth --marty

>

>

> My breathing is always difficult and heavy. I've had asthma attacks

> before that made me where I couldn't breath and I was gasping for air.

> I'm glad I always had my rescue inhaler. But other than those couple

> of times, my breathing is regularly heavy, and I have a shortness. I

> was just thinking maybe anxiety could be one of my main triggers; but

> I think everyone has certain main triggers that cause their asthma

> symptoms. I also believe I have chronic fatigue from allergies,

> because I'm always tired all day and I can't concentrate and think

> properly, and I'm not that alert.

>  

> Tangie

>

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>

>

> To: asthma

> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 12:15:09 PM

> Subject: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

>

> Yes I believe they can trigger each other, mimic each other's

> symptoms, and generally complicate the condition. I never had a panic

> attack in my life until some time after being hospitalized for a

> severe asthma attack, and it's made me into a more anxious person. I

> am now always more aware of how I am breathing when I am feeling

> anxious about anything and I check my peak flows more frequently

> during those times just to reassure myself that it is NOT my asthma

> that is bothering me.

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like

> worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you

> in a restaurant) ? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety

> induced. Read these articles.

> >

> > Tangie

> >

> > http://www.mindpub. com/art376. htm

> >

> > http://www.webmd. com/news/ 20010407/ anxiety-of- asthma-emotions-

> can-trigger- attack?z= 1660_00000_ 0000_ep_02

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tangie,

I also get anxiety with asthma. It seems natural, in a way. AFter all, you're

having trouble breathing.

Not sure what you mean about worrying about who may see you in a restaurant?

That does not sound asthma related. I'd suggest you report that to your doctor.

It sounds as if either a medication you're taking or your anxiety is crossing a

line somewhere.

Take care,

Carol

>

> Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying

about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant)? I

think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.

>

> Tangie

>

> http://www.mindpub.com/art376.htm

>

>

http://www.webmd.com/news/20010407/anxiety-of-asthma-emotions-can-trigger-attack\

?z=1660_00000_0000_ep_02

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Angie..

I was having a hard time dealing with asthma, saw many specialist even a psychologist because one doctor believed I was "making up my asthma" mm something like "psychosomatic" because he found out that my asthma according to some exams wasn't that sever (almost mild to normal). I went to the psychologist and after attending 2 appointments with him he told me that Asthma is NOT INDUCED/CAUSED by anxiety. He explains me that anxiety does not "caused" asthma, BUT if the asthmatic has tension or anxiety IT COULD induced asthma attacks, not asthma by itself. He told me that same thing could apply to diabetes and high blood pressure.

I have having therapy with him for almost 2 months now and it seems to be "very good" for me. I have learn how to "manage" my anxiety, I am now more calm and not afraid.. it's wonderful!. 2 weeks ago I got real sick again, and I was very sad. While I was having the "hard" asthma attack that drags me to the ER I was getting "real nervous and I could feel how that made my asthma attack even worse", then I remember what the doctor told me about "be calm" and I put one of his hypnosis cd he give me in his last session and it seems to work. After listening to the session, I wasn't nervous and I was breathing deeper and without anxiety.. It was wonderful!, it give me time to find my hospital paper, dress up, take a cab. (I was alone and had to do it all by my own). And.. It was wonderful!.

I told my psychologist about that and I asked him to make me an hypnosis cd just for asthma emergency, to relax and he agreed. He told me it was wonderful to see how it helped me. He also told me that, Even thou, anxiety does not induced asthma. There are some studies where they have proof that hypnosis can help people with HIV to activate or raise their inmune systems. -The same technique we can use in you- he said, but in your case, we could tell you inmune system to not to attack or over react (allergic reaction). So he will look, record and test a session just for it... I am really looking forward this.

This is the experience I have had lately.

hugs!

Ishia

-- Anxiety Induced Asthma

Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant)? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.

Tangie

http://www.mindpub.com/art376.htm

http://www.webmd.com/news/20010407/anxiety-of-asthma-emotions-can-trigger-attack?z=1660_00000_0000_ep_02

[Guest guest]

I think I have several triggers, I think anxiety may make mine worse and I think food is one. When I ate banana chips, my throat started to close up and breathing got worse and I had to use my rescue inhaler. I also know that some chemicals make me react and have trouble breathing too. I think anxiety could be one of my triggers, along with food and chemicals.

Tangie

To: asthma Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 10:56:47 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Hi Angie..

I was having a hard time dealing with asthma, saw many specialist even a psychologist because one doctor believed I was "making up my asthma" mm something like "psychosomatic" because he found out that my asthma according to some exams wasn't that sever (almost mild to normal). I went to the psychologist and after attending 2 appointments with him he told me that Asthma is NOT INDUCED/CAUSED by anxiety. He explains me that anxiety does not "caused" asthma, BUT if the asthmatic has tension or anxiety IT COULD induced asthma attacks, not asthma by itself. He told me that same thing could apply to diabetes and high blood pressure.

I have having therapy with him for almost 2 months now and it seems to be "very good" for me. I have learn how to "manage" my anxiety, I am now more calm and not afraid.. it's wonderful!. 2 weeks ago I got real sick again, and I was very sad. While I was having the "hard" asthma attack that drags me to the ER I was getting "real nervous and I could feel how that made my asthma attack even worse", then I remember what the doctor told me about "be calm" and I put one of his hypnosis cd he give me in his last session and it seems to work. After listening to the session, I wasn't nervous and I was breathing deeper and without anxiety.. It was wonderful!, it give me time to find my hospital paper, dress up, take a cab. (I was alone and had to do it all by my own). And.. It was wonderful!.

I told my psychologist about that and I asked him to make me an hypnosis cd just for asthma emergency, to relax and he agreed. He told me it was wonderful to see how it helped me. He also told me that, Even thou, anxiety does not induced asthma. There are some studies where they have proof that hypnosis can help people with HIV to activate or raise their inmune systems. -The same technique we can use in you- he said, but in your case, we could tell you inmune system to not to attack or over react (allergic reaction). So he will look, record and test a session just for it... I am really looking forward this.

This is the experience I have had lately.

hugs!

Ishia

-- Anxiety Induced Asthma

Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant)? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.

Tangie

http://www.mindpub. com/art376. htm

http://www.webmd. com/news/ 20010407/ anxiety-of- asthma-emotions- can-trigger- attack?z= 1660_00000_ 0000_ep_02

[Guest guest]

My allergist doctor had prescribed me 5 medications to take on a regular daily basis; but most of them give me horrible side effects, so I'm still looking for an alternate for some of them. I use Primatene Mist inhaler, besides the fact that it makes my heart beat faster after I use it, it is has minimal side effects and I only use it when I think it's an emergency. I also had been taking vitamin supplements, and I did notice I slight difference when using it but the symptoms returned after I stopped.

Tangie

To: asthma Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 3:14:48 PMSubject: Re: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Tangie, I've read the Harvard Guide to Asthma. Do you take a daily controller med? I assume you do.They say the point of taking the regular controller med is to avoid attacks--and also that what you describe (as having to put up with difficult breathing on an ongoing basis) is unacceptable. I am writing this while Alana is writing to you--and those two meds she mentioned (as I understand) are non steroid controller meds. I am still learning, but I think those are for people who have more allergy type asthma.Anyway, best of luck with your treatment.T T wrote:

My breathing is always difficult and heavy. I've had asthma attacks before that made me where I couldn't breath and I was gasping for air. I'm glad I always had my rescue inhaler. But other than those couple of times, my breathing is regularly heavy, and I have a shortness. I was just thinking maybe anxiety could be one of my main triggers; but I think everyone has certain main triggers that cause their asthma symptoms. I also believe I have chronic fatigue from allergies, because I'm always tired all day and I can't concentrate and think properly, and I'm not that alert.

Tangie

From: lilli_nyc <lilli_nycyahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Monday, June 8, 2009 12:15:09 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Yes I believe they can trigger each other, mimic each other's symptoms, and generally complicate the condition. I never had a panic attack in my life until some time after being hospitalized for a severe asthma attack, and it's made me into a more anxious person. I am now always more aware of how I am breathing when I am feeling anxious about anything and I check my peak flows more frequently during those times just to reassure myself that it is NOT my asthma that is bothering me.>> Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant) ? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.> >

Tangie> > http://www.mindpub. com/art376. htm> > http://www.webmd. com/news/ 20010407/ anxiety-of- asthma-emotions- can-trigger- attack?z= 1660_00000_ 0000_ep_02>

[Guest guest]

Yes of course there is a mind-body connection,

and relaxation and guided imagery is excellent, if done regularly,

and will greatly help with ANY health condition.

But, still, it is a slippery slope when you start lumping anxiety in the same

sentence with asthma.

Sorry, but it sounds much too close to -

" it's all in your head and you can control it "

or

" it's your fault " .

It also smacks of " Blame the victim "

(And when I say victim, I don't mean we should play victim and not empower

ourselves,

that's not what I'm saying -

I don't know if I'm expressing myself clearly.)

But I'm just saying that it is NOT the person's fault at all -

asthma is a PHYSICAL reaction from a misfiring immune system.

And to imply any kind of blame at all on a person with a chronic health

condition is extremely offensive to me.

Alana

[Guest guest]

Hear, Hear, Alana! :-)

sea_girl111 wrote:

Yes of course there is a mind-body connection,

and relaxation and guided imagery is excellent, if done regularly,

and will greatly help with ANY health condition.

But, still, it is a slippery slope when you start lumping anxiety in

the same sentence with asthma.

Sorry, but it sounds much too close to -

"it's all in your head and you can control it"

or

"it's your fault".

It also smacks of "Blame the victim"

(And when I say victim, I don't mean we should play victim and not

empower ourselves,

that's not what I'm saying -

I don't know if I'm expressing myself clearly.)

But I'm just saying that it is NOT the person's fault at all -

asthma is a PHYSICAL reaction from a misfiring immune system.

And to imply any kind of blame at all on a person with a chronic health

condition is extremely offensive to me.

Alana

[Guest guest]

Hear, Hear, Alana! :-)

sea_girl111 wrote:

Yes of course there is a mind-body connection,

and relaxation and guided imagery is excellent, if done regularly,

and will greatly help with ANY health condition.

But, still, it is a slippery slope when you start lumping anxiety in

the same sentence with asthma.

Sorry, but it sounds much too close to -

"it's all in your head and you can control it"

or

"it's your fault".

It also smacks of "Blame the victim"

(And when I say victim, I don't mean we should play victim and not

empower ourselves,

that's not what I'm saying -

I don't know if I'm expressing myself clearly.)

But I'm just saying that it is NOT the person's fault at all -

asthma is a PHYSICAL reaction from a misfiring immune system.

And to imply any kind of blame at all on a person with a chronic health

condition is extremely offensive to me.

Alana

[Guest guest]

That is great Ishia. I think I may look into a cd for that also. Anything calming might work.

Cheryl Burton ncicheryl@...

To: asthma Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 8:56:47 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Hi Angie..

I was having a hard time dealing with asthma, saw many specialist even a psychologist because one doctor believed I was "making up my asthma" mm something like "psychosomatic" because he found out that my asthma according to some exams wasn't that sever (almost mild to normal). I went to the psychologist and after attending 2 appointments with him he told me that Asthma is NOT INDUCED/CAUSED by anxiety. He explains me that anxiety does not "caused" asthma, BUT if the asthmatic has tension or anxiety IT COULD induced asthma attacks, not asthma by itself. He told me that same thing could apply to diabetes and high blood pressure.

I have having therapy with him for almost 2 months now and it seems to be "very good" for me. I have learn how to "manage" my anxiety, I am now more calm and not afraid.. it's wonderful!. 2 weeks ago I got real sick again, and I was very sad. While I was having the "hard" asthma attack that drags me to the ER I was getting "real nervous and I could feel how that made my asthma attack even worse", then I remember what the doctor told me about "be calm" and I put one of his hypnosis cd he give me in his last session and it seems to work. After listening to the session, I wasn't nervous and I was breathing deeper and without anxiety.. It was wonderful!, it give me time to find my hospital paper, dress up, take a cab. (I was alone and had to do it all by my own). And.. It was wonderful!.

I told my psychologist about that and I asked him to make me an hypnosis cd just for asthma emergency, to relax and he agreed. He told me it was wonderful to see how it helped me. He also told me that, Even thou, anxiety does not induced asthma. There are some studies where they have proof that hypnosis can help people with HIV to activate or raise their inmune systems. -The same technique we can use in you- he said, but in your case, we could tell you inmune system to not to attack or over react (allergic reaction). So he will look, record and test a session just for it... I am really looking forward this.

This is the experience I have had lately.

hugs!

Ishia

-- Anxiety Induced Asthma

Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant)? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.

Tangie

http://www.mindpub. com/art376. htm

http://www.webmd. com/news/ 20010407/ anxiety-of- asthma-emotions- can-trigger- attack?z= 1660_00000_ 0000_ep_02

[Guest guest]

That is great Ishia. I think I may look into a cd for that also. Anything calming might work.

Cheryl Burton ncicheryl@...

To: asthma Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 8:56:47 PMSubject: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Hi Angie..

I was having a hard time dealing with asthma, saw many specialist even a psychologist because one doctor believed I was "making up my asthma" mm something like "psychosomatic" because he found out that my asthma according to some exams wasn't that sever (almost mild to normal). I went to the psychologist and after attending 2 appointments with him he told me that Asthma is NOT INDUCED/CAUSED by anxiety. He explains me that anxiety does not "caused" asthma, BUT if the asthmatic has tension or anxiety IT COULD induced asthma attacks, not asthma by itself. He told me that same thing could apply to diabetes and high blood pressure.

I have having therapy with him for almost 2 months now and it seems to be "very good" for me. I have learn how to "manage" my anxiety, I am now more calm and not afraid.. it's wonderful!. 2 weeks ago I got real sick again, and I was very sad. While I was having the "hard" asthma attack that drags me to the ER I was getting "real nervous and I could feel how that made my asthma attack even worse", then I remember what the doctor told me about "be calm" and I put one of his hypnosis cd he give me in his last session and it seems to work. After listening to the session, I wasn't nervous and I was breathing deeper and without anxiety.. It was wonderful!, it give me time to find my hospital paper, dress up, take a cab. (I was alone and had to do it all by my own). And.. It was wonderful!.

I told my psychologist about that and I asked him to make me an hypnosis cd just for asthma emergency, to relax and he agreed. He told me it was wonderful to see how it helped me. He also told me that, Even thou, anxiety does not induced asthma. There are some studies where they have proof that hypnosis can help people with HIV to activate or raise their inmune systems. -The same technique we can use in you- he said, but in your case, we could tell you inmune system to not to attack or over react (allergic reaction). So he will look, record and test a session just for it... I am really looking forward this.

This is the experience I have had lately.

hugs!

Ishia

-- Anxiety Induced Asthma

Does anyone with allergies and asthma have anxiety symptoms like worrying about simple things (for eg., worrying about who may see you in a restaurant)? I think most of my asthma symptoms may be anxiety induced. Read these articles.

Tangie

http://www.mindpub. com/art376. htm

http://www.webmd. com/news/ 20010407/ anxiety-of- asthma-emotions- can-trigger- attack?z= 1660_00000_ 0000_ep_02

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To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 4:54:31 AMSubject: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Yes of course there is a mind-body connection, and relaxation and guided imagery is excellent, if done regularly,and will greatly help with ANY health condition.But, still, it is a slippery slope when you start lumping anxiety in the same sentence with asthma. Sorry, but it sounds much too close to -"it's all in your head and you can control it"or "it's your fault".It also smacks of "Blame the victim"(And when I say victim, I don't mean we should play victim and not empower ourselves,that's not what I'm saying -I don't know if I'm expressing myself clearly.)But I'm just saying that it is NOT the person's fault at all -asthma is a PHYSICAL reaction from a misfiring immune system.And to imply any kind of blame at all on a person with a chronic health condition is extremely offensive to

me.Alana

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To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 4:54:31 AMSubject: Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Yes of course there is a mind-body connection, and relaxation and guided imagery is excellent, if done regularly,and will greatly help with ANY health condition.But, still, it is a slippery slope when you start lumping anxiety in the same sentence with asthma. Sorry, but it sounds much too close to -"it's all in your head and you can control it"or "it's your fault".It also smacks of "Blame the victim"(And when I say victim, I don't mean we should play victim and not empower ourselves,that's not what I'm saying -I don't know if I'm expressing myself clearly.)But I'm just saying that it is NOT the person's fault at all -asthma is a PHYSICAL reaction from a misfiring immune system.And to imply any kind of blame at all on a person with a chronic health condition is extremely offensive to

me.Alana

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Some doctors seem to believe that if a condition doesn't fall within their experience or training, or the symptoms are not present at that moment, that the condition isn't real. My wife has a lot of experience with those doctors.

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Mike

Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Yes of course there is a mind-body connection, and relaxation and guided imagery is excellent, if done regularly,and will greatly help with ANY health condition.But, still, it is a slippery slope when you start lumping anxiety in the same sentence with asthma. Sorry, but it sounds much too close to -"it's all in your head and you can control it"or "it's your fault".It also smacks of "Blame the victim"(And when I say victim, I don't mean we should play victim and not empower ourselves,that's not what I'm saying -I don't know if I'm expressing myself clearly.)But I'm just saying that it is NOT the person's fault at all -asthma is a PHYSICAL reaction from a misfiring immune system.And to imply any kind of blame at all on a person with a chronic health condition is extremely offensive to me.Alana

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Some doctors seem to believe that if a condition doesn't fall within their experience or training, or the symptoms are not present at that moment, that the condition isn't real. My wife has a lot of experience with those doctors.

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Mike

Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma

Yes of course there is a mind-body connection, and relaxation and guided imagery is excellent, if done regularly,and will greatly help with ANY health condition.But, still, it is a slippery slope when you start lumping anxiety in the same sentence with asthma. Sorry, but it sounds much too close to -"it's all in your head and you can control it"or "it's your fault".It also smacks of "Blame the victim"(And when I say victim, I don't mean we should play victim and not empower ourselves,that's not what I'm saying -I don't know if I'm expressing myself clearly.)But I'm just saying that it is NOT the person's fault at all -asthma is a PHYSICAL reaction from a misfiring immune system.And to imply any kind of blame at all on a person with a chronic health condition is extremely offensive to me.Alana

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I agree with you Mike. and when you prove them wrong, then they are surprised like it was something new........Duhhhhhhh

I also agree with you Alana and its not only doctors that think it's in your head, but also your friends and neighbors sometime act that way. You would not be normal if you do not feel anxious when you are having an asthma attach.

Good Breathing,

Lou>> Some doctors seem to believe that if a condition doesn't fall within their experience or training, or the symptoms are not present at that moment, that the condition isn't real. My wife has a lot of experience with those doctors. > . > Mike> > Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma> > > > > > > > Yes of course there is a mind-body connection, > > and relaxation and guided imagery is excellent, if done regularly,> > and will greatly help with ANY health condition.> > But, still, it is a slippery slope when you start lumping anxiety in the same sentence with asthma. > > Sorry, but it sounds much too close to -> > "it's all in your head and you can control it"> > or > > "it's your fault".> > It also smacks of "Blame the victim"> > (And when I say victim, I don't mean we should play victim and not empower ourselves,> that's not what I'm saying -> I don't know if I'm expressing myself clearly.)> > But I'm just saying that it is NOT the person's fault at all -> > asthma is a PHYSICAL reaction from a misfiring immune system.> > And to imply any kind of blame at all on a person with a chronic health condition is extremely offensive to me.> > Alana>

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I agree with you Mike. and when you prove them wrong, then they are surprised like it was something new........Duhhhhhhh

I also agree with you Alana and its not only doctors that think it's in your head, but also your friends and neighbors sometime act that way. You would not be normal if you do not feel anxious when you are having an asthma attach.

Good Breathing,

Lou>> Some doctors seem to believe that if a condition doesn't fall within their experience or training, or the symptoms are not present at that moment, that the condition isn't real. My wife has a lot of experience with those doctors. > . > Mike> > Re: Anxiety Induced Asthma> > > > > > > > Yes of course there is a mind-body connection, > > and relaxation and guided imagery is excellent, if done regularly,> > and will greatly help with ANY health condition.> > But, still, it is a slippery slope when you start lumping anxiety in the same sentence with asthma. > > Sorry, but it sounds much too close to -> > "it's all in your head and you can control it"> > or > > "it's your fault".> > It also smacks of "Blame the victim"> > (And when I say victim, I don't mean we should play victim and not empower ourselves,> that's not what I'm saying -> I don't know if I'm expressing myself clearly.)> > But I'm just saying that it is NOT the person's fault at all -> > asthma is a PHYSICAL reaction from a misfiring immune system.> > And to imply any kind of blame at all on a person with a chronic health condition is extremely offensive to me.> > Alana>