Im scared to stop brething?!

so when im not doing anything, i start thinking that maybe my body will forget to breath and i will die! :( i start breathing really fast (like if i just ran)

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  • Kat444

    I do this too... sometimes it keeps me up at night, because I worry that if I fall asleep I'll forget to breathe. I'm a smart person and know it's not possible, but it still freaks me out a little.

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  • dnnirx

    thats on ur mind man...the body is an amazing thing, the brain that controls everything is like a super computer...its impossible to stop breathing...unless u make it happen...

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  • Caryopteris

    You are hyperventilating and making it worse because it causes anxiety.

    You may be deficient in iron or some important vitamins. Get checked out. And get regular exercise.

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  • Intense

    You can't die from consciously holding your breath, you would simply pass out and recover your breath involuntarily.

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  • alightsodim

    I have horrible anxiety and constantly worry I'll stop breathing in my sleep. But then I'm like, hey- I'd be dead and probably not notice I stopped breathing!

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  • mluker

    Your body can not forget how to breath. Its got your back

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  • dominicanx

    are u serious i mean ur breathing as u wrote this post and read what other people say about it with out even thinking about it dont worry is automatic dont even think about it

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  • chunkybongo

    Don't be afraid of this, my friend.

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  • Pinger

    Your body won't let you forget. To prove this, go ahead and hold your breath as long as you possibly can. After a minute you'll gasp for air.

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  • lollipop_love

    It's ok to be afraid! Also because you're so afraid you'll never forget to do it!

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  • kimiebleed

    your nuts!..you better see a doctor...a mental doctor..LOL

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  • Emperor_Vori

    Wow. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL. w000000t.
    Yes i feel that too sometimes. Just now in fact lol.

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  • Jim_Pfoss

    It's perfectly normal to be afraid of not breathing. If you stop breathing, you will die. If you breathe too fast, you could pass out, and then you won't be able to remember to breathe!
    You are on the edge of death at every moment!

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