Breathlessness & Anxiety: Catastrophic Thinking
The Conceptual Framework of Breathlessness Catastrophizing Breathlessness catastrophizing refers to an exaggerated, negative interpretation of the physical sensation of dyspnea, often involving dire predictions about the immediate or long-term consequences of difficulty breathing. This cognitive distortion transforms a fundamental physiological signal into a perceived threat of imminent danger, such as death, suffocation, or uncontrollable medical […]