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ANXIETY

I WAS TOLD IN DEC OF 2011 THAT I HAD COPD. I STARTED MY MED AND DID THEM FAITHFULLY. THEN THIS PAST NOV THEY WANTED ME TO DO A BIOPSY ON MY LUNG. THERES WHERE THE NIGHMARE BEGAN. WITH IN A DAY MY LUNG COLAPSED AND I SPENT A WEEK IN THE HOSPITAL. WAS SENT HOME AND AFTER ANOTHER DAY MY LUNG COLAPSED AGAIN WHICH SENT ME TO THE HOSPITAL AND I WAS INTABATED FOR ANOTHER WEEK, WAS GETTING READY TO GO HOME AFTER SOME TIME, AND THEY DOCTORS SAID I NEEDED TO COUGH. SO I DID AND UNDED UP AGAIN IN ICU WITH A MUCAS PLUG. THE DOCTOR TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT IF THE MED DIDNT WORK THEY WOULD JUST HAVE TO LET ME GO (DIE). I GOT BETTER. WAS SENT HOME AFTER A MONTH, HAD TO RELEARN TO WALK AFTER BEING IN BED THAT LONG. WORKED HARD AND GOT SO I COULD WALK AND THE ONLY TIME I NEEDED OXOGYN WAS AT NIGHT. NOW WITH IN THE WAS 2 TO 3 WEEKS, IM BACK ON OXOGYN 24/7 AND MY DOCTORS DONT KNOW REALLY WHAT TO DO. THEY DONT KNOW IF ITS MY HEART OR IF I HAVE BLOOD CLOTS. I CANT EXERCISE ALOT BECAUSE MY HEART RATE SOARS TO OVER 140 IF I TRY TO DO ANY EXERCISE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF TIME. EVEN IF I WALK TO THE BATHROOM 10 FT AWAY, NOT TO MENTION THE BACK FUSION IVE HAD. I DONT KNOW HOW I WENT FROM DOING EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME, TO BEING TETHERED TO AN OXOGYN MACHINE WITH IN 9 MTHS. IM SO DEPRESSED. MY ONLY FRIEND AND NEW HUSBAND ( WE WERE MARRIED 2 WEEKS BEFORE EVERYTHING HAPPENED.) IS MY ONLY FRIEND. NEITHER ONE OF US REALLY HAVE FRIENDS WE CAN VENT TO OR CAN COUNT ON. SOME DAYS I DONT EVEN WANT TO WAKE UP, BUT I KEEP FIGHTING FOR ME AND MY NEW HUSBAND OR I WOULD JUST GIVE UP. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANKYOU FOR YOUR TIME, AND GOD BLESS YOU.

  1. My heart goes out to you, . I hope the fact that this came on so quickly means that it is something your doctors can resolve, but haven't identified yet. I am really glad that you found this community and joined us here. You have a huge group of people here who understand where you are coming from, are happy to support you and who welcome and understand the need for venting. We've got you. How is your husband holding up? Please keep us posted and know that we are here for you. Sending lots of gentle hugs and healthy vibes your way. - Lori (Team Member)

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