Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

pbmus

(12,785 posts)
6. Am 79 this month and
Sun Jul 13, 2025, 08:59 PM
Jul 13

I have had 2 surgeries from falling off my bike and a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis in the last 6 months. At one point my anxiety and depression and panic attacks were so intense I couldn’t breathe. This all happened while my wife and I were on our first trip in our new RV. I still have hardware in my clavicle and I can’t see out of my right eye completely but the symptoms of MG have come down, I am able to keep my eyes open and chew my food. All of my surgery was done in unfamiliar places with VA doctors. I am thankful that I was able to see enough to drive from Sierra Vista Arizona to Northern Illinois in our RV without any major problems. I am walking again around the neighborhood and have decided to get out the bike. I use a variety of different ways to curb my destructive immune response and my emotional behaviors. Firstly, Sleep, 7-9 hrs on a regular basis and eating at least twice a day with a healthy snack in between, Diet, not too much of anything. These are my habits and I hope you feel better soon.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Anxiety is eating me up [View all] macwriter Jul 13 OP
I can definitely relate to that. I've got to get some x-rays and blood testing myself. It always terrifies me. Walleye Jul 13 #1
Thanks macwriter Jul 13 #2
If None of this discomfort keeps me from doing what I want, elleng Jul 13 #3
thanks macwriter Jul 13 #4
Try Yale's free science of well being course SheltieLover Jul 13 #5
Thanks macwriter Jul 13 #7
Yw. I hope you find it helpful SheltieLover Monday #14
Am 79 this month and pbmus Jul 13 #6
wow -- that's a lot macwriter Jul 13 #8
My response was not meant pbmus Jul 13 #9
Thanks -- I needed that macwriter Jul 13 #10
You are welcome and thank you pbmus Jul 13 #11
Belly breath: when you breath in your stomach goes out, applegrove Jul 13 #12
omg macwriter Monday #13
Latest Discussions»Support Forums»Mental Health Support»Anxiety is eating me up»Reply #6