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Thank you Carmie, I am trying to calm down. I am coming down slightly I am just so exhausted but thankful he is alright, I am going to try and walk the dog around the block now before it gets too late and dangerous and I will write back, I do not feel like walking but made a promise I would get at least a little exercise everyday. Thank you so so much for being here for me.

Thank you Josie, yes when I thought my son was in danger I forgot about myself completely my concern was for him only. He is doing great now he went to a basketball game and is "over it" and I am very grateful for that. I wish his Mom could do that, the symptoms came AFTER the fact, like a delayed reaction, my stomach is still jittery but I am trying to relax and follow my son's lead and forget about it. I try so hard Josie to keep things here calm relaxed and serene, its almost like any little thing can set me off, it that makes sense. I am glad he is fine now I have to calm myself and stop worrying something is terribly wrong with me.
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Such beautiful and wonderful support everyone.
 
I did read that the symptoms went somewhere behind you when you were concerned about your son.  It is wonderful to see that you are there in support and love for him at anytime.  This is a commendable and loyal trait.
 
There is lots of good ideas above..take what you need and keep it close.  We are here for you.

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Debora,
I am very sorry that this happened.  A little bit of box breathing is a good start.  I know that you like to print things off to read.  Have you seen any of the posts on Progressive Muscle Relaxation?  You can google Progressive Muscle Relaxation script or PMR Script to find something to print off and follow. 
If you are feeling super tense, PMR would be great because you can tense different muscle groups and relax them and as you relax them, you can take notice of what your body should feel like when it is relaxed.  And then you move on to another group.  The idea is that by the end, your whole body is in a relaxed state. 
This is temporary and I was glad to see the posts by Donna - I think that she gave a good explanation for why you are feeling the way that you are.  Isn't it always so great to find someone who is going through what you are? 
I can always relate to your posts where you share with us your anxious thoughts.  I have the same thoughts, Debora.  I just try to challenge them and to move on.  But I have to be relaxed to do that.  It's really about focusing on right now - not what might happen or what happened this morning but focusing on your breathing, maybe having a cup of tea, being open to everything you are feeling but not judging what your symptoms might mean.  Not at nighttime.  You'll be okay.  I'm sorry this post is long - I wanted to get back to you as quickly as possible but I have so much to say.  I know you will be alright. 
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I am hoping someone will write me back to calm me down. I had to call the police early this morning, two teens were stalking and harrassing my special-needs son, it was scary, he is alright thank God, but I am a mess! I have had to deal with the stomach problems and fear of cancer and today the chest pain and arm pain came back, the police officier who took the report was ready to call the paramedics for me I think, I did not handle this well at all, and this happened several hours ago and I am still having horrible body symptoms, terrible lower stomach pain, and chest and arm pain, even after the stress and situation is gone can you still be feeling like this? I want to go to the hospital but my husband said they will just say "go home and try to relax"and he is probably right, I actually feel nauscous, this happened nine hours ago, I should be alright, I feel like I am dying or something, I want to be strong for my son, he actually is alright he just blew it off, and I am so happy he is NOT like me and panicky and scared, I am happy he is strong and he is alright, I worry too much about him I know and I probably over reacted calling the police but I did not want him hurt, he is fine and I am a mess, and I do not want too be.

The stomach pain is terrible I cannot even eat, and I have chest discomfort, can these symptoms still last hours and hours after the situation? I am going to take my pill and try to eat. When it comes to you're children you cannot help but worry, especially when they are special-needs, I am going to try to box breathe and say some prayers, I never got to call the doctor today because I collasped in bed. I need to be strong for my son but I feel like I am actually dying this time, will this ever end?

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