breathing feels difficult

[Bentobox0506]

I Don't know thats wrong with. sometimes I have no problem with breathing but I think I sometimes become aware. of my own breathing and paying attention to it and when this happen it kind of feels like breathing feels heavier and harder then normal. Like there is a weight on my chest or like I am wearing a resistance band around my chest. When this happens I just try to breathe slow and deep but that just makes me light headed.  I don't know if this is a physical problem or a psychological/ mental problem.  I don't really know how to describe the feeling but the closest I can describe it to is that weight on your chest when your anxious and your chest feels tight. As well as this I have been eating with frequent burping. I am not sure if this is relevant and due to this or if the frequent burping is causing the difficulty breathing or if it has absolutely nothing to do with it. I don't feel anxious if that is. but I do feel a bit worried as to what is causing the frequent burping and so maybe I am subconsciously anxious or worried and that is causing the chest problems. I really don't know and I am getting worried. Doesn anyone have any idea what the problem might be and if there is anything I can do about it.

[SassyLassie]

Hello~I have had that shortness of breath and the feelings you have with it as well. It is usually when I am stressed or anxious and the more I worry about the worse it gets.

If this continues, I would see your GP, he/she will be able to run any tests that are needed and will be able to rule out anything that might be serious.

Also, and  I know this will sound crazy, but a chiropractor might be able to help. You may have some pinched vertebrae in your upper back causing the shortness of breath and even the continuous burping, it sure wouldn't hurt to see one if you are able to.