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Lee71Senior Contributor
Don't know How to tag by tahts ok. Km so very tired, but still sleep avoids me. I never feel safe, not in my surrounding, paranoia how the list goes on . Only neescti this for tthe next few days.
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
I've heard of Huntington Beach...that's cool that you've touched the Pacific Ocean from both sides 🙂 Also good to know that California is not laid back! What did you think of New York then? (I assume you've been there as everyone seems to go there)
And how is your heart rate at the moment, Lee?
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Lee71Senior Contributor
@Emelia8 I like your pictures
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Lee71 wrote:I'm still having a hard time will take another calming h med
Ah, that just answered my question... 😞
I think your preferred Chat service is open now too...do you need to connect?
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Lee71Senior Contributor
@NatureLover I went to new York yes, stayed a few days. Manhattan was very interesting. You could sit at a cafe all day outside and just watch all the people go by all sorts of interesting characters.
Heart rate in the 130's
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Lee71 wrote:Heart rate in the 130's
Lee, I think you might need to go and try to calm your breathing? I don't want you to have a panic attack, if you can avoid it...
@Lee71
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Lee71Senior Contributor
@NatureLoverI'm trying. But not having much luck
I'm sorry
And I'm sorry @NatureLover @Emelia8 don't think I can manage photos today
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Please don't be sorry about the photos, Lee - your health is way more important.
Have you taken both calming tablets that you're allowed?
You say that slowing your breathing is not working... I'm wondering if you can get the assistance that you got last night, Lee?
@Lee71
Please don't worry about posting here - just try to get some help offline...
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Dont worry about the photos tonight @Lee71 ... concentrate of being okay for yourself right now.
Glad you liked my photos. 😊
Em 🌸
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Lee71Senior Contributor
@NatureLover no i can't . Not real l y just thinking about that gives me anxiety .
I'm go i ng to listen to that song I told you about the one in French la memoire d Abraham
And yes I've had both
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Lee71 wrote:@NatureLover no i can't . Not real l y just thinking about that gives me anxiety
OK, Lee, sorry for mentioning it. @Lee71
Yes, that's a good idea, your song and where it takes you. Be safe, Lee... 
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