Mmmaurshmallows
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First...is this the proper category to place a breathing question in???
I have been overbreathing for about 15 years now...around the same time I began eliminating sugar and carbs. It seemed at first I often breathed out too much, especially under stress. Riding in a car was when it was most apparent. 7 years ago my hyperventilation syndrome really kicked in, so bad I was on STD for 6 months...and then lost my job cause I couldn't stay @ work cause it was so bad. I actually ended up losing 40 pounds in 4 months while literally just sitting on the couch because it was so bad. I'm definitely concerned after reading lots of posts on how important CO2 is for our health. I have theories on what is causing this, including one I just read about low glycogen stores in liver. I always sensed that my poor energy level was at the root of it. I've also been depersonalized for 20 years (it's persistent!), and I think this also plays a part. It's hard to explain, but my brain just isn't present...my sense of self.
One symptom that I've had since a little before my full blown HS began was 7 years ago was getting bone chilling cold. I think getting this question answered would be a valuable clue as to what is happening in my body, or at least what long-term problems hyperventilating is causing.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I have been overbreathing for about 15 years now...around the same time I began eliminating sugar and carbs. It seemed at first I often breathed out too much, especially under stress. Riding in a car was when it was most apparent. 7 years ago my hyperventilation syndrome really kicked in, so bad I was on STD for 6 months...and then lost my job cause I couldn't stay @ work cause it was so bad. I actually ended up losing 40 pounds in 4 months while literally just sitting on the couch because it was so bad. I'm definitely concerned after reading lots of posts on how important CO2 is for our health. I have theories on what is causing this, including one I just read about low glycogen stores in liver. I always sensed that my poor energy level was at the root of it. I've also been depersonalized for 20 years (it's persistent!), and I think this also plays a part. It's hard to explain, but my brain just isn't present...my sense of self.
One symptom that I've had since a little before my full blown HS began was 7 years ago was getting bone chilling cold. I think getting this question answered would be a valuable clue as to what is happening in my body, or at least what long-term problems hyperventilating is causing.
Thanks in advance for your help!