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Hemoptysis - wonder what others do
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I get episodes of coughing up an eighth of a cup of bright red blood. Maybe every two or three months. Also blood in mucus every few weeks. How do you handle the fear that comes with that. I am so terrified I really just want to die.
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@karen10225, I moved your post to this existing discussion.
- Hemoptysis - wonder what others do https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/slight-hemoptysis-wonder-what-others-do/
I can understand that you're terrified. Coughing up bright red blood is scary. I'm tagging @sweethighland and @irenea8 as they understand first hand.
As you have posted, your fear of hemoptysis is taking control of your life. Have you considered talking to someone about the anxiety that this condition induces? It might help to work with someone or use CBT (cognitive behavioral training) to get beyond the paralyzing fear. What do you think?