think you are right--or when you think about something you want to do and know you cant-------ugh---------------------

When you notice you are not breathing right, you probably panic which causes breathing problems. Just take it easy, do not panic, and your breathing might get better. Good luck!

It's the same for me. I can walk all over my house and not be the least bit out of breath, but if I think about it, I can barely take three steps before SOB. Has to be some amount of mind over matter.

Hi there it is called Anxiety many of us with COPD have this issue. We feel pretty good when we are out or busy but when we stop then the breathing issues start. Myself had to start taking Alprazolam 0.25 mg low dose Xanax. Twice a day which works yes it may be addicting but so is breathing. Many people with COPD are on anti anxiety meds in order to cope do not suffer for nothing. Blessings Francine

There are no easy answers, no short cuts.
Know yourself and know your condition.
If you know your condition you'll also find a way of living with it.
Thats a short answer.
15 years iv'e lived with severe emphysema,
Mycopd is a good information source, so glad i found it