Learned Something Last Night - Don't Like It!

My sympathy! When I was taking Cozaar, it would periodically cause me to feel short of breath and then my anxiety over that would just increase my sense of not enough air; I also have this when I wake up suddenly following an apneic event...I'm sure it's some of the same feeling for you only compounded by the added holiday stress. I wish you the best and that you find the time to rest...engaging more of the family to help our might work; John that wish is for you too! Cheers to both of you for sharing your journey with us!

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SleepingUgly wrote:At times, for no known reason, I've had the feeling that I'm not getting enough air and it makes me very anxious, so I feel for you.

Also apologies for my role in making the chat room so exciting that you didn't get to bed on time (nor did I...).

That's okay. I had the power to leave and just didn't, even after you left!! It was fascinating.

As far as the machine, I AM getting the air. I can feel it. I have trouble pushing it in and out.

But last night was good. Went to bed on time and didn't have anybody sitting on my chest!

Muse-Inc wrote:My sympathy! When I was taking Cozaar, it would periodically cause me to feel short of breath and then my anxiety over that would just increase my sense of not enough air; I also have this when I wake up suddenly following an apneic event...I'm sure it's some of the same feeling for you only compounded by the added holiday stress. I wish you the best and that you find the time to rest...engaging more of the family to help our might work; John that wish is for you too! Cheers to both of you for sharing your journey with us!

Thank you, Muse-Inc! I wake up a lot during the night, but usually don't have any trouble breathing. I'm lucky that way, but on the other hand, I am on a ventilator!! LOL

Like I said, I had a good night last night and no issues. So, I'm pretty content today. I'm going to have a good day, good night and a good holiday.

That's my plan anyway. Not stressing over my breathing issues right now. I've got 6 people coming over to spend Christmas Eve with us and I've got to finish preparing food and such. This body is going to have to breathe okay and I won't tolerate anything less. Hee Hee.

So glad to read that! Hope the week is as good!

Julie wrote:So glad to read that! Hope the week is as good!

Thanks Julie. I don't have high hopes that things will be good long term, but I'm going to do everything I can to get through the next two days without trouble. I don't have time for the trouble.

I'm hoping positive thoughts will ward off trouble for a few days.