Asthma episodes are for most people somewhat unpredictable, and unpredictable events are known to be more stressful than events that can be anticipated and prepared for. Feeling that another asthma episode could start at any time may cause a person to feel anxious constantly. Hypervigilance - To be vigilant is to be watchful, so hypervigilance is being too watchful. If you feel as if your efforts don't do any good anyway, it may make you stop even trying to take care of yourself. Denial - Having asthma can involve a lot of anxiety and fear.
Denial is one natural mechanism that humans have to deal with an excess of anxiety and fear.
Unfortunately, denial can also prevent a person with asthma from doing the things he needs to do to stay healthy and prevent serious asthma episodes. Anger - As with other diseases, the basic truth is that asthma isn't fair. It places demands on the people affected by it. It causes discomfort and worry. It can limit a person's activities.