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Hi Michelle, your experience sounds very similar to mine - both the time (about 2.5 years ago) and the PICS issues. I don't remember any of the time being on the vent but immediately after being taken off is when I have memories. I often wonder if some of my memories were hallucinations. I thought the hospital staff was out in the hallway laughing and celebrating New Years (it was 12/31 when the vent was removed) and I swear I was yelling out for help and no one would come help me because they were too busy celebrating. I also thought a nurse was trying to trick me with the time because she thought I was asking for too much pain medication.
All of the articles coming out regarding PICS has re-validated some of the feelings I have and issues that I experience. I too hope the survivors will get plenty of support by being encouraged to join groups like this one and to read the articles that have been written.

xxoo,
Pam

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howemb | @howemb | Apr 27, 2020

Hi Pam,

Thanks for responding.

We must have been in the hospital at the same time.

Do you wonder why nobody tried to explain to you what was going on with the delusions and confusion? I clearly remember the night I was taken off the vent. Someone kindly explained why I was tied up and shouldn’t struggle. I understood. After that I definitely had a lot of delusions. I also had moments of lucidity that I remember. It seems like if they had explained why I was having strange dreams and scary delusions that it might have sunk in and been less scary.

Thanks,
Michelle

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