Can anxiety disorder last day long for months? I am having breathing prob since august. Had my C section delivery on 14/9/16. Still prob is not resolved. Did tests like spirometry, chest x ray, echo, ct pulmo, chest angio. Hb normal at 12.5. Thyroid profile is also normal. Doc said may be due to anxiety. I don't feel any stress now. I need to take a deep breath often.

Dr. Subhash ChandraPsychiatrist21yrs exp

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It is a classical panic disorder. You have shortness of breath and would feel as if you would die if you don't take a deep breath. You can try breath holding exercise where you would hold your breath as long as possible. This would give you courage during the panic disorder episode that one can not die suddenly even if shortness of breath is there. See a therapist which will help you to deal with underlying stressor. During episode make your mind strong telling your self that all possible tests have been done and all are normal. It is mental fear and the episode would go off after a few minutes. Avoid any measures like drinking water and praying to God or taking a deep breath as it will strengthen your belief that if you don't do this, you would die. 

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