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Why exercise can trigger breathing-related performance anxiety

Every time I exercise I become hyperaware of my breathing and start worrying that I'm not getting enough oxygen, which makes me stop working out entirely.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The natural intensification of breath during exertion can become a source of panic rather than vitality when we've lost trust in our body's responses.

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