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Re: Phobic

Posted by Hysterical on March 01, 2006 at 19:07:38:

In Reply to: Phobic posted by Hysterical on February 27, 2006 at 17:50:27:

OK, I guess I should continue with the explanations.

SEVERE sleep apnea? I don't think so. Oxygen level went down, well yes a little. Test results show Oximetry avg awake 94, REM 93, non-REM 93, approx min O2 value 82, total duration min <90% 17.6, <80% 0.0. Didn't enter REM sleep? REM was 18.9% of total sleep time, duration of 61 minutes. I have no idea what average is, or what numbers constitute SEVERE apnea. I do know my usual (in the MD's office) O2 sat is 97-98. Why was it lower @ sleep center? Who knows?

Anxieties? Sure, but who doesn't? And other than dentistry & CPAP, none that I'm aware of. Certainly none that impact my daily life. Professional help? Well you know the joke about how many psychiatrists it takes to change a lightbulb? Only one, but the lightbulb has to WANT to change. I'm as well-adjusted as I need to be. In fact, the motivating mantra in my cancer journey is "I want my life back", & becoming a professional patient (obsessing over symptoms/treatment, etc) simply has no place in my life.

As for dying in my sleep, well it's a better scenario than what I'm facing with cancer, so it's an empty threat.


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