I always forget to breathe?

Question

Whenever I read or do something like homework or puzzles, I forget to breathe!

I just hold my breath and let out small almost unnoticeable grunts.

I've always done this, ever since I was really little.

I forgot about it until my mom mentioned it today.

Is this something to worry about?

Answer 1

wow, just as long as it doesnt happen when you sleeping. if i were you i would be worried about this, can u get treatment or sumthn for this. maybe see a doctor if it gets too outta hand.

Answer 2

No, because you are breathing.  If you werent you would either pass out or die.

Answer 3

Sounds like a mild form of anxiety. I do the same thing and that's what mine is.  If anything stresses me out, even a little, I get it.  There isn't much you can do for it, I wouldn't worry too much about it.  Just try to relax when you notice it is starting to happen.  

Answer 4

well if you stop now then forget it but if it still happen talk to a doctor

Answer 5

Breathing is an involuntary function. To not breathe, you have to think about not breathing. Otherwise, we'd die as soon as we slept. You're strange breathing pattern is either a psychological disorder or a strange habit you picked up as a child to pass the time. Probably the latter.

Wouldn't worry about it, though, unless you wake up in the hospital.

Answer 6

If u stop breathing your dead....

This maybe Ansiety.. or howevah its spelled..

Answer 7

ive done that before. maybe a docs visit is in order to be sure

Answer 8

hi!

same thing with me. whenever I think about my breathing I breath in like a wierd pattern.

don't worry about it

Answer 9

thats pretty weird not gunna lie.. have you seen a doctor or a phyciatraist? because you need one and i mean now. can i f**t?

Answer 10

I wouldn't know myself. Cuz if I forget to breathe, most likely I'm dead.

Answer 11

No.  We all have minor differences in the way we do things.  I tend to sigh, particularly if I am mentally involved in something...smile.  No worries.

Answer 12

Lol Are you serious? Wow, I just tried doing what you described and it's HARD! By 'grunt', do you mean you're inhaling with a grunt sound? Anyway, I don't think it's anything to worry about, because your body forces you to inhale naturally if you don't. This actually almost drowned me once; I was being dunked underwater and tried to resurface desperately for air, and my lungs forced an inhalation, but of water! Luckily, I made it to the top while still conscious, but I had to cough up the small bit of water that I inhaled. But back to your situation, again, no matter where you are, your body will inhale, even if that would cause you to die. :D

Answer 13

I WOULD LOVETO learn this technique

Answer 14

Idk.

I've heard of that.