Yes! I didn't realize this for the longest time, because everyone around me was in the same boat. I wish taking control of one's breathing was taught in schools, as it's a life skill that can make us truly successful.
So many chronic diseases costing our healthcare system billions of dollars a year would disappear if people stopped and learned how to control their breathing. The problem is that many of us are in such a state of chronic stress that we first need to get back to baseline.
After two years of floats, acupuncture, massages, yoga, and therapy, I'm finally learning how to stay healthy- from now onwards :)