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Is This a Heart Attack

A large anaconda has me around the waist. Squeezing my back so hard, I scream for release. My husband does not wake because I scream silently. I am socialized and it is three twelve a.m. I am gasping now, is this a heart attack? I try to swing my legs out, forgetting my age. You are old! I chastise myself. I am deep breathing. I cannot take one single step, the pain is excruciating. I lean my head onto the mattress. Can I walk? No. I try different positions. Going lower seems to help. I lower myself to the carpet and crawl to the bathroom. I wonder if I will get there. Is this a heart attack? I have no idea, but it is not taking me quickly enough if it is.

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Date: 10/1/2022 8:01:00 AM
Oh my! What a debilitating experience. I hope it was nothing more than a nightmare. L
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2022 2:35:00 PM
This is a true story - it describes 4 of my 5 nights last week.
Date: 10/1/2022 5:32:00 AM
Caren, I had a heart attack and you are describing the feeling pretty accurately, please tell me you are okay, Constance
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2022 2:36:00 PM
I am okay
Date: 10/1/2022 12:27:00 AM
It sounds horrible, Caren. Hope you are ok!!!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2022 2:36:00 PM
I am fine
Date: 9/30/2022 12:57:00 PM
Oh dear. I'm hoping this is not written from personal experience.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2022 2:36:00 PM
This was last week. I am good now.

Book: Shattered Sighs