Dear ones here at Mayo Clinic Connect. Parus, John Bishop, Ryman and so many others. I am recovering from several days of high stress and long appointments for two of my loved ones experiencing serious complications of Diabetes and possibly the beginnings of congestive heart failure. Anytime an Adult experiences excessive coughing, congestion, shortness of breath or sleep disturbances, I take it very seriously.

Anxiety has many causes, one of the most serious being trauma or illness that seems to have no end. It can worsen blood pressure, result in skin eruptions, ulcers, IBD, and contribute to sleeplessness. This is not advice from me, as I do not give advice. I am not a medical practitioner and never have claimed to be. But I am an pld lady who has had a long and illustrious career as a patient
. You can learn a lot from me how NOT to do. Don't just assume that congestion or a constant cough is nothing. Run, don't walk, to the best primary care physician you can find and spill your guts. Tell them evetything, even the embarrassing stuff. That is the only way you will get better. Follow their advice. Trust them. Respect them.

Keep notes, write things down in a notebook. Make a jounal, keep a food log. Be the best advocate you can be for yourself. You deserve it

Mamacits