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l_laurenthomas

Updated 1y ago

Premature Birth, Asthma, and Anxiety: My Story

hello! my name is lauren. i was born prematurely at 30 weeks, and was in the NICU for 2 months. I had croup as a baby, which has now developed into asthma. Whenever I am sick, it hits my respiratory system hard. I was always an anxious child, but in 2017, I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. I am looking to find other people who have experienced similar struggles, so I don’t feel as alone in my constant battle.

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OddlyVan

2y

I have asthma and anxiety, sometimes one triggers the other. Though I was a full term baby, I was sick constantly. My immune system only got better when I moved from my home state.
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PeanutBear

2y

I have asthma and a couple varieties of anxiety (generalized and social anxiety plus panic disorder). The two can definitely interact. One of the scariest experiences I’ve had was when an asthma attack sent me spiraling into a panic attack. Hyperventilating from anxiety made the asthma symptoms worse, which in turn made the anxiety worse… it was a nasty cycle and I felt so stuck. Understanding that interaction of the physical and mental effects of both conditions has been a big part of my health journey. I’m so glad I downloaded this app because it’s been wonderful to interact with other people and learn about their experiences. I really hope this app is helpful for you too! 😊

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