WHY DO OUR THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS INFLUENCE BREATHLESSNESS?
SPOILER ALERT! ~ Cues linked to breathlessness trigger sensations even without the original cause. ~ Negative emotions like anxiety and depression play a significant role in breathlessness perception. ~ Anxiety and depression often coexist with respiratory issues, intensifying breathlessness. ~ You would feel more out of breath when you’re in a place or situation that […]
HOW DOES SEPARATION ANXIETY SHED LIGHT ON PANIC DISORDER?
THE OPIOIDERGIC SYSTEM AND PANIC There is compelling evidence suggesting a connection between panic disorder and deficits in endogenous opioids, which are naturally produced by the brain and contribute to our sense of well-being. Studies have indicated that the sensitivity to carbon dioxide (CO2) is modulated by the opioidergic system. Endogenous opioids appear to reduce […]
THE MANY EFFECTS OF ANXIETY ON YOUR BREATHING
MINDRISE CLIFFNOTES THE ROLE OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) Hyperventilation is one such instance where the supply of oxygen is so excessive that the actual amount that is carried to the organs is low in comparison. Contrary to common belief, carbon dioxide is not a waste gas, but rather an essential element of the respiratory system. […]