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Posted by joe f on March 16, 2015, at 17:51:32
can shallow breathing be a symptom of benzo withdrawal or perhaps tolerance?
Posted by Phillipa on March 16, 2015, at 19:50:18
In reply to benzo withdrawel, posted by joe f on March 16, 2015, at 17:51:32
Could be a sign of too much if asleep and forget to breath or sleep apnea?
Posted by rjlockhart37 on March 16, 2015, at 21:02:43
In reply to Re: benzo withdrawel » joe f, posted by Phillipa on March 16, 2015, at 19:50:18
benzo withdrawl can cause anxiety, and in some cases when it's taken away from someone with existing anxiety disoders then it can cause similar anxiety panicy feelings, which ... shortness of breath is a symptom......
but yea...what kind of shortness of breath, do you get anxiety, or is it just by itself?
Posted by Phillipa on March 16, 2015, at 21:37:14
In reply to Re: benzo withdrawel, posted by rjlockhart37 on March 16, 2015, at 21:02:43
Good point anxiety would cause or could cause SOB Phillipa
Posted by SLS on March 16, 2015, at 22:26:32
In reply to benzo withdrawel, posted by joe f on March 16, 2015, at 17:51:32
> can shallow breathing be a symptom of benzo withdrawal or perhaps tolerance?
Have you changed your dosage of the BZD?
What other symptoms are you experiencing?
From the stuff I've seen using Google, difficulties breathing can be a symptom of withdrawal. Does your heart race? You might need to see a medical professional to rule out other causes.
Ed_uk might have a better idea as to how to interpret your symptoms.
- Scott
Posted by joe f on March 17, 2015, at 7:27:15
In reply to Re: benzo withdrawel » joe f, posted by SLS on March 16, 2015, at 22:26:32
all other medical problems ruled out...do have sleep apnea but not that bad
Posted by ikasug on March 17, 2015, at 10:26:58
In reply to Re: benzo withdrawel, posted by joe f on March 17, 2015, at 7:27:15
Interestingly, when you take a dose of pure GABA and it 'hits,' people are prone to big gasping breaths for a few minutes or so. I'd imagine changes in GABA from benzodiazepine withdrawal could cause shortness of breath. Also, withdrawing may have exacerbated your sleep apnea some. You probably aren't sleeping as peacefully.
Posted by joe f on March 17, 2015, at 13:12:49
In reply to Re: benzo withdrawel, posted by ikasug on March 17, 2015, at 10:26:58
so you think it could be withdrawal
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 18, 2015, at 14:29:16
In reply to benzo withdrawel, posted by joe f on March 16, 2015, at 17:51:32
>can shallow breathing be a symptom of benzo withdrawal or perhaps tolerance?
What do you mean by shallow breathing exactly? And have you reduced your benzo dose or stopped it?
Posted by joe f on March 19, 2015, at 7:13:37
In reply to Re: benzo withdrawel, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 18, 2015, at 14:29:16
reduced------kinda like can't catch breath......all rests fine
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 21, 2015, at 17:35:24
In reply to benzo withdrawel, posted by joe f on March 16, 2015, at 17:51:32
> can shallow breathing be a symptom of benzo withdrawal or perhaps tolerance?
This can be a symptom of anxiety. Anxiety is common when you reduce the dose, especially if you reduce too fast. Symptoms normally improve after a few weeks.
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