Limitless

Panic attacks

Feel like near-heart attacks

Heart rates high

Breathing fast

The doom feeling

I’ve seen a few in and and out of the office

She was having one the first time I met her

“I bet the name “Olabintan” was a bit intimidating “…

we laughed when the storm was over

She laughed

Her: My pulmonologist sent me to you

Me: I’m glad he did …

Her: She’s a she

Me: Oh my bad ..

I’m glad she did

We talked medications

Stress-relief exercises

Deep breathing

Talking to our thoughts

Drawing strength from past victories

Mindfulness

Meditation… the simple 5 minute kind

Fast forward 7 months later (yes, it took time)

The calm

20 lbs down

Doing new things… like running a marathon

I told her I’d write about her

My friend run coach Dr Quirk of MindfulMarathon would be so proud

“Can you imagine what else is possible?”

“You are doing things you never thought you would…
The sky is the limit.”

I encouraged her to dream …

Encouraging as I’m encouraged


In health,
Dr. O