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When a loved one's breathing problems create secondary anxiety

My partner's sleep apnea keeps me awake listening to make sure they're still breathing and I'm exhausted but I can't stop myself from monitoring them.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Witnessing someone struggle with their most basic life function can activate our own primal fears about survival and helplessness.

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“Where Are You with Respiratory health and breathing?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.