Anyone feel like chatting?

Hi @outlander 😊

I am not too bad. Had a nice day but emotional, I had a visit from a couple who are close friends and one has terminal cancer. He lost a lot of weight but is still upbeat. He is amazing - they are both strong. I cry when he goes. Can't imagine not seeing him again. It's one of the hardest parts of life to deal with for me. They did say to me that my being there for them made a difference - made me feel much better. I will make sure I spend more time with them now as time is of the essence.

How are you this evening?

That sounds rough @outlander. Breathing fits are scary. Do you know what is causing it?

It reminds me of the fall I had in July last year and fractured my ribs. I had to sit upright in bed because of the pain and breathing problems. I had trouble sleeping for the first night or so but ended up falling asleep upright for the first time in my life! I hope you can get at least some sleep tonight.

Tomorrow I am going to the shops with hubby for grocery shopping. Then may go for a walk along the beach. Are you housebound at the moment because of illness? I know how frustrating that can be. Hope you can get some relief from your pain soon 💕

I can understand you being wary of having such coughing fits in public @outlander. I am like that when not feeling well. I tend to like being close to home then.

Sounds like you may have gastric reflux. This can causing breathing difficulties and coughing. Your GP may order tests to be sure and/or be able to work it out from the symptoms. So many things can cause heartburn from ulcers, diet, meds to stress etc. That's the confusing frustrating part at times. Your GP should be able to prescribe something to settle it down so you can sleep better for the time being.

Sleeping upright is very uncomfortable. I got use to it when I had to but as soon as I was healed went straight back to sleeping on my side again. Early morning walks on the beach are the best - just wish I could sleep early enough to get up early to do it. I will have to start forcing myself up to get the old body clock back in order. I am usually up at 9:00am. But ideally would love to be up at 6:30am, asleep by 11:00. Doesn't look like either of us will get an early night this evening - or should I say this morning