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I Am 19 And Had 3 Pneumothorax's 2 On Right Lung And Three On Left. I Quit Smoking But I Am Depressed
Need some advicve on my health right now, i use to smoke its been 2 weeks since i stopped, but its been 8 packs all together i smoked by myself or shared, over a period of 1 year that i smoked, at which 4 packs were like smoked during the period of 3 months, i smoked because i was stressed. I am 19 years of age and i had 3 pneumothorax's 2 on right lung and three on left. I quite because i fear i may die sometime soon and it stresses me out everytime now, and at times i have shortage of breath or anxiety attacks thinking about death or fearing something happening. What advice can you give on my current health and more.
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Sun, 1 Aug 2010
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Dr. Anshita Singh Rathore,
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Hi
welcome to healthcare magic forum
Did smoking help you reduce stress? Or it made you worry more and more about you health, to the point you are have a an acutal FEAR of DEATH. I hope you stick to your decision of quitting the habit permanently.
Shortness of breath with anxiety attack indicate that you are going through mental stress. You may see a psychitirst or a homoepath for this, for medicines along with some talk. This will help a lot.
For your fear of death..you may see a physician for an examination & test , so you will get to know (for sure) whats going on inside the body. Hopefully this will give you confidence and motivation to lead a healthier life.
Takecare
welcome to healthcare magic forum
Did smoking help you reduce stress? Or it made you worry more and more about you health, to the point you are have a an acutal FEAR of DEATH. I hope you stick to your decision of quitting the habit permanently.
Shortness of breath with anxiety attack indicate that you are going through mental stress. You may see a psychitirst or a homoepath for this, for medicines along with some talk. This will help a lot.
For your fear of death..you may see a physician for an examination & test , so you will get to know (for sure) whats going on inside the body. Hopefully this will give you confidence and motivation to lead a healthier life.
Takecare
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