Having mini panic attack

[wryter2000]

A friend is coming to take me to the er. Talk to me until she gets here, please

[Nanuke]

1. Any idea what triggered this? Hoping your friend gets there soon. Deep breaths.

[wryter2000]

3. I have terminal breast cancer

Pain control and I'm afraid I'm not at 100% oxygen

[GentryDixon]

2. Slow breathing.

My twin has panic attacks. I never knew until I saw her in the middle of one how they can impact you. I hope your friend is not long. 💕

[wryter2000]

6. Thanks

My brother had them. I know they're real

[TBF]

4. The holidays can be difficult -

I'm so glad you reached out to your friend. We are here too. Hang in there.

[wryter2000]

7. Thanks

I hate the holidays, always

[SheltieLover]

16. Same here

[Dennis Donovan]

5. Hey, I get panic attacks too

Sometimes daily. You're not alone!

[wryter2000]

9. Thanks

I knew you guys could help

[jmbar2]

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

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]]

[wryter2000]

10. Thanks

Terminal cancer is the underlying cause

[jmbar2]

14. You have every reason to be feeling terrified

While the underlying cause apparently can't be fixed, there is a lot they can do to relieve your pain and distress. I'm glad that you are on your way to the ER to get immediately palliative care.

Hang in there for a bit longer...

{{{Hugs}}}

[wryter2000]

17. I think if I'd had oxygen at home

I'd be okay

[jmbar2]

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

I stayed with her to the end and delivered morphine to relieve those symptoms.

Hopefully, they will get you hooked up quickly with oxygen and medication to soothe those symptoms. I pray it doesn't take too long for you to get immediate attention at the ER.

Ultimately, you will shed this body that is not working well for you anymore and enter into a new and unknown adventure. But the in-between time will be challenging. You need the best palliative care possible. Today will be the start of that for you, I hope.

[wryter2000]

11. If I disappear quickly

That means she's here

[Lulu KC]

12. Gently stroke the sides of your neck

It helps calm the vagus nerve.

Also putting wrists under cold water or even putting ice on them also can help.

And as everyone says, breathing is most important.

This will be over soon.

[SheltieLover]

13. Im here

Whats up?

[SheltieLover]

15. Do slow deep breathing

[XanaDUer2]

18. Deep breaths

Yul b ok. Slowly in and out

[applegrove]

20. Belly breath.

[wryter2000]

21. I'm in the ED

I was right. Not getting enough oxygen

[XanaDUer2]

22. Keep us posted

[wryter2000]

23. Blood clot or clots

They’re putting me on a heparin drip and admitting me.

DU is a gift. I knew you could hold my hand while I waited for help to arrive.

[XanaDUer2]

24. IT IS A GIFT!

[Bluethroughu]

27. I'm glad you are with the professionals.

[XanaDUer2]

25. How are you?

[wryter2000]

30. In the hospital

Feeling better. I was sure frightened when I wrote the OP

[Bluethroughu]

26. Breathe in through nose hold a couple seconds out through mouth.

Everything will work out.

[surfered]

28. Sounds like they've diagnosed your problem and making progress. Good luck

[Clouds Passing]

29. Sending you comforting nurturing energy wryter2000

I always rub my 3rd eye slowly when feeling trauma. It helps slow the breathing and calm the heart and mind.

Allow yourself to embrace fully this life. Breathe deeply into every cell of your body. Feel gratitude that you are here in this life now. Love yourself with every fiber of your being. Give in to compassion for your body. Honor yourself for your hard struggle which you go through with grace.

You are loved. You are cared for. You are eternal.

[wryter2000]

31. Thank you

Very comforting 😇🙏

[OldBaldy1701E]

32. I am sorry I missed this earlier!

I am glad you are doing better. We can't be losing good writers now!