Anxiety Attack or Overbreathing? How I Learned to Tell the Difference

 Panic attacks are terrifying. But what if I told you many panic symptoms are actually caused by overbreathing? When you breathe too fast, CO₂ levels drop, causing:

• Dizziness
• Chest tightness
• Feeling lightheaded
• Numbness/tingling

I started tracking my breathing with Capnio and saw that every time I felt an anxiety attack coming, my CO₂ levels were crashing. Slowing my breath and extending my exhales has been a lifesaver. Anyone else use breathing techniques to manage anxiety?