FREEWRITE Panic attack and stress lately

[Starrlight]

I try to stay in the present but the thoughts right now are saying to me what if this what if that you are this you are that but I am determined to breathe in the now as my heart is still beating so fast so I take a propanolol to slow down the beating and a buspar to calm maybe they will help I have to take the kiddos to the doctor soon what if this what if that hard to swallow hard to breathe breathing deeply in through the nose out the way the monk taught I think illogically at least I know this but why is this happening I guess it just happens sometimes I woke up to a good day I started panicking out of the blue like a sneeze I got caught off guard with this the stress is a lot I recently got a shot of steroids for a stress rash my body is yelling at me look I’m stressed hold on listen and then relax well I had therapy yesterday and then I thought I’m lighter I really didn’t expect this I’m still practicing my breathing I’m still determined I’m almost crying because my body is overwhelmed my mind has been happily in school all day but soon i will venture out into a world that my soul doesn’t quite trust today so I picture angels surrounding us this will pass and things will seem more secure and I will be grounded soon

[Hb2003]

I’m so sorry about that . what has bothered me today is that my health has been fluctuating but I’m trying to be positive although I do sometimes cry about it . I thankfully have a doctor appointment on Tuesday

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

That’s good to cry it out if you can. It will releases some of the pressure and gives relief doesn’t it? Is the appointment for your asthma? Or something else?

[Hb2003 in reply to Starrlight]

It’s just a checkup but I will have to talk about my asthma probably need new medication or a new inhaler .

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

It will be okay. How is your health fluctuating if you feel like talking about it?

[Hb2003 in reply to Starrlight]

Like sometimes I would have days were my asthma is controlled and sometimes it getsBad to the point where I can’t walk long distances and I have to use my inhaler I hate it so much I have actually been looking up stuff

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

Yeah it can be rough. Have you ever taken Flovent or Qvar preventative inhalers?

[Hb2003 in reply to Starrlight]

I have taken Flovent

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

If that helped you you could ask your doctor about it ... that way, it could stop you from needing your regular rescue inhaler

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

I’m taking my kids to the doctor in a bit to get them both new inhalers. They have to stay on preventative ones so that they don’t need the rescue inhaler

[Hb2003 in reply to Starrlight]

I probably need to do that too I don’t know if my inhalers are really working like they don’t help at all

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

Which inhaler(s) are you taking? Tell your doc Tuesday that it’s not working

[Hb2003 in reply to Starrlight]

I take albuterol and Flovent . I will tell my doctor

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

Yes definitely tell your doctor. They might but you on a nebulizer. Have you used a nebulizer before?

[Hb2003 in reply to Starrlight]

I have it has helped ☺️

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

Yeah it’s great 👍

[PrincessOfGod in reply to Starrlight]

Also, I used to take Singulair, but I'm not sure if that has been replaced with another medicine.

[PrincessOfGod in reply to Hb2003]

Some inhalers can cause rapid heart rate, ask your doctor.

[Mrspjsmom]

HUGS!!! ❤

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

(((((( ❤️ Mrspjsmom ❤️ )))))))

[Hidden]

Try paused breathing. Breath in and out just through your nose every 30 seconds hold your breath for 3 seconds once you have exhaled.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Awesome 😎 thank you ☺️

[Dubba61]

Yes, Starr, I do know what you mean. I find something will jog my memory and my mind will stay in the Past, sometimes all day long. I,ll be too Triggered to Sleep properly and that makes me tired the next day. The only Technique that works for me is distracting myself. Maybe with a good book or Film or just making something. 🤷

[Starrlight in reply to Dubba61]

Thanks Dubba! Yes movies and books are great distractors! What is bothering me now is there is so much to do but all I can do is my best there’s just me and everything to clean in the house and lots of laundry no one else helps it’s so frustrating and then there’s my forth grader’s schoolwork to help him do, and grocery shopping ...it’s all seeming like a lot right now you know? What are you up to today?