beginner: breathwork cut short on inhale

for context I’ve basically let my job take over my entire life. I’m trying to seek out tools for stress management and quieting my brain. I have begun to look into meditation, breathwork, and journaling.

I notice every time on my inhale, it gets ‘cut short’. There’s definitely a limit to my inhale and I notice myself stuttering a breath before ultimately holding. I choke a little bit and let out a little breath, even though I know I should hold before exhaling.

It makes my breath work feel preemptive and not all fully there. I know the inhale I’m taking can be bigger but I almost always stutter a breath.

Where does this come from?

Am I that stressed out?

How can I make it better?

Thanks in advance!

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beginner: breathwork cut short on inhale