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jmbar2

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8. This is temporary. It will not continue much longer.

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 03:26 PM

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You will need to sit with it for a short period of time. Breathe deeply and count backwards 3-2-1 rhythmically, over and over. Think only of the numbers.

Once you get to the ER, they will likely give you antianxiety meds to relieve the terrible symptoms you are experiencing. Just a little more time... keep breathing and counting...

Once your symptoms are controlled, it will be important to get to the root of what's causing them. That will take more time. But with the symptoms well-controlled, you will be able to start that deeper work.

Keep talking to us while you are waiting. We care.

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Edit: Just saw your post about the terminal breast cancer. I am so sorry. No wonder you are having panic attacks. Low oxygen can do that. You have every reason to feel scared, but deserve symptomatic relief. [[Hugs]]

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This is temporary. It will not continue much longer. jmbar2 Sunday #8

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You have every reason to be feeling terrified jmbar2 Sunday #14

I think if I'd had oxygen at home wryter2000 Sunday #17

A dear friend of mine was dying of heart failure, and oxygen hunger was one of her worst symptoms jmbar2 Sunday #19

If I disappear quickly wryter2000 Sunday #11

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