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Chelle Hambric's avatar

It’s cliche, but put your own air mask on first. You can’t serve others if you aren’t healthy. Two years ago my husband had mild chest pain. He’s Dr averse, I insisted. The ER found nothing but a complete cardiologist work up found a 5cm thoracic ascending aortic aneurism and bicuspid valve. These are silent killers, often missed unless you’re looking for something else, or worse when they burst. My husband is under 60, no risk factors. He ran marathons, eats healthy, non-smoker, etc. Routine tests are mundane, until they’re not. Those people you’re caring for need you to care for yourself. You’re taking really important steps. Thanks for encouraging others to do the same.

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Michelle's avatar

Woah, this resonates. I took a mental health day off from work today. Currently laying in bed wirh my cat curled up next to me and tears streaming down my face. Don't worry though, I'm ok. I just watched The Time Traveler's Wife for the first time and it has me in my feelings. The luxury of lying in bed to watch a movie instead of going to the office is my medicine today. We need to take care of ourselves and listen to what our bodies and heart our telling us. Hugs.

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