Shadow Health John Larsen SH depression

Hello John Greet 06/25/20 2:10 PM PDT Hey . . . How are you feeling? Question 06/25/20 2:10 PM PDT I wouldn't say I'm great. I'm in the hospital worrying about whatever the heck is causing these smothering sensations I've been having. I can see how troubled you are. We are here to help you Empathize 06/25/20 2:10 PM PDT Hey, thanks. What brought you into the hospital? Question 06/25/20 2:11 PM PDT I came in here early this morning feeling like I was being smothered, like I might be having a heart attack or something was going on with my blood pressure. It was this sort of . . . pressure in my chest. I guess the docs are chalking it up to panic, but it felt pretty damn real to me. Where was the chest pain located? Question 06/25/20 2:11 PM PDT I wouldn't call it pain exactly. It's something more like a slight pressure in my chest, like a smothering sensation. When did this chest pressure start? Question 06/25/20 2:11 PM PDT I've had some milder sensations like this over the past year or so, but it's been getting noticeably worse the past six months. It's never been as bad as it was this morning though -- those started around 3 AM. I guess theyre calling it panic, but I felt like I was having a heart attack. What triggers these episodes? (Clarified to What triggers your symptoms?.) Question 06/25/20 2:12 PM PDT It seems like it can happen any time of the day. There's no rhyme or reason to it. This morning it was particularly worrying. (Clarified to what triggers my symptoms.) CAn you describe these smothering sensations? Question 06/25/20 2:20 PM PDT I feel really keyed up. I start sweating, my heart races, my muscles feel tense, my breathing gets labored . . . Heck, even my vision gets blurry. Just thinking or talking about it kind of triggers it too. Do you have shortness of breath? (Clarified to Do you currently have shortness of breath?.) Question 06/25/20 2:20 PM PDT My breathing is fine right now. (Clarified to if I have shortness of breath right now.) Do you currently have any blurry vision? Question 06/25/20 2:22 PM PDT My vision did seem a bit blurry earlier this morning when I was having that smothering sensation. What makes the symptoms better? Question 06/25/20 2:27 PM PDT If I take some time to breathe -- really focus on the fact that I'm still breathing, that seems to help. Have you been unreasonably worried? Question 06/25/20 2:27 PM PDT I worry more now than I ever have. Mostly about work. There's always this looming threat of postal service cuts. I used to shrug off the idea, but as I get older, I can't help but dwell on the possibility. I can see how worrisome that can be. Job security is important Empathize 06/25/20 2:29 PM PDT Thank you. We will help you ease your anxiety and learn positive coping skills for when you feel an acute anxiety episode happen Empathize 06/25/20 2:33 PM PDT