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sheshe2

(99,126 posts) Tue Jan 4, 2022, 10:13 PM Jan 2022

Breathe.

I just tucked mom to bed. I rubbed her back and taught her breathing exercises. She is short of breathe and it scares her.

It helped me as much as it did her.

If you are stressed, do it. Honestly, it helps.

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Breathe. (Original Post) sheshe2 Jan 2022 OP

That's very helpful! tanyev Jan 2022 #1

Does feel good, that 2nd inhale. Hope your mom feels better. Hoyt Jan 2022 #2

Hey, Hoyt. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #3

Very sorry. Hoyt Jan 2022 #7

This is part of mindfulness and meditation. BigmanPigman Jan 2022 #4

Wishing you strength and peace. I know what you are going through. Take care of yourself. nt Atticus Jan 2022 #5

I just tried it and then saved it. I will share it with friends tomorrow. Thank you. MLAA Jan 2022 #6

Dearest SS2, your mom, and family...wish you ALL the best. nt MerryHolidays Jan 2022 #8

What a kind and loving thing to do, to help her breathe in that way. FM123 Jan 2022 #9

Best wishes for you 3Hotdogs Jan 2022 #10

I am sorry for the road that both of you are taking question everything Jan 2022 #11

tanyev

(49,982 posts)

1. That's very helpful!

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Tue Jan 4, 2022, 10:22 PM

Jan 2022

Thank you.

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)

2. Does feel good, that 2nd inhale. Hope your mom feels better.

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Tue Jan 4, 2022, 10:31 PM

Jan 2022

sheshe2

(99,126 posts)

3. Hey, Hoyt.

Reply to Hoyt (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 4, 2022, 10:37 PM

Jan 2022

She is dying, yet we are doing the best we can to let her go comfortably.

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)

7. Very sorry.

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #3)

Tue Jan 4, 2022, 11:00 PM

Jan 2022

BigmanPigman

(55,785 posts)

4. This is part of mindfulness and meditation.

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Tue Jan 4, 2022, 10:48 PM

Jan 2022

I started doing it to help me fall asleep and I notice that when I do this breathing a have the urge to sigh. I think that is the sign that it is working.

I am so sad about your mom. I am glad you can be with her during this time and not isolated in a Covid ward. I lost my dad suddenly almost 3 years ago and it never gets easier. There is a huge hole where my heart once was.