Oh my god I could have written that post that is exactly what has been happening to me it’s been going on for about 3 weeks. It’s like breathing through a straw. I was put on an anti anxiety drug which has started to kick in a little but I’m still petrified and questioning what I am doing! I have had six ops in my life and still because it’s elective and for vanity……
Stress and anxiety comes out in funny ways and your post has helped me as I kept thinking there is an underlying cause which has been missed and will cause me problems in surgery.
My op is Tuesday .
Breathing exercises have helped and distraction. Ice cold water to drink and splashed on face plus happy pills!
Good luck message me if u want to chat xx