E63 | The anxiety loop living in our bodies - Hyperventilation Syndrome
About this episode
The episode discusses Hyperventilation Syndrome and the anxiety-breathing feedback loop, along with personal experiences related to chronic hyperventilation and W sitting.
In this episode, we’re talking about Hyperventilation Syndrome and how easy it is to get stuck in an anxiety-breathing feedback loop without even realising. If you often feel dizzy, tight-chested, or like you can't catch a literal breath - you might relate to our personal experiences with chronic hyperventilation throughout our lives. We also touch on Ellie's lived experience with “W sitting” (if you know, you know). We chat about why so many neurodivergent people do it, why it’s not ideal for development, and how it’s impacted Ellie's body long-term. SOCIAL @wtfisaudhdpodcast @wtf.journals Sign up to early access for our journals - wtfjournals.com/signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Ellie, Paige Harwood
Topics covered
- Hyperventilation Syndrome
- anxiety
- neurodivergence
- breathing feedback loop
- chronic hyperventilation
- W sitting
Keywords
- Hyperventilation Syndrome
- anxiety
- breathing
- neurodivergent
- W sitting
- chronic hyperventilation
- dizziness
- tight-chested
Mentioned in this episode
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