Once again my hyperventilation story
At the request of various people on the user forums I want to share my story again. The reason is that I know better than anyone else what we are going through. And I see it as a return for what Rob from the HyperVen organization has meant for me and many others on the forums.
I got my first hyperventilation attack during my work
With me chronic hyperventilation began about 13 years ago. It happened when my father got a diagnosis that he only had a short time to live. At that time he was only 54 and the message was merciless. I got my first hyperventilation attack during my work. Several heart tests showed ‘nothing wrong’. However, the dizziness remained. Eventually – after 1.5 years – a physiotherapist told me I was breathing wrong, so hyperventilation. After this diagnosis I did several exercises. And the symptoms slowly disappeared. But I noticed through the years that there was always something dormant.
Every day I had the feeling that it was my last day
Then 2 years ago I got a huge hyperventilation attack after many busy and stressful years. The doctor consulted diagnosed chronic hyperventilation again. You know it deep in your heart, but at that moment it still shocked me. It turned out to be a chronic disorder. After that it got worse. Every day I had the feeling that it was my last day. Very scary. I also developed all kinds of fears. You named it, I was bothered by it. For years I had flown, and now I read books about fear of flying…
Well, then comes the moment when you start looking for a solution. I tried everything during that period:
- hypnotherapy
- breathing therapy
- conversations with social workers
- bought all kinds of books
- searched for homeopathic medicines
- visited a shaman
- Bought brain tapes
- In short, there is plenty of stuff out there for a desperate person
Eventually I decided to try
HyperVen therapy
In the end, the HyperVen website drew my attention. The site was just about online and I read some encouraging postings from people who were doing it. In that period I was therapy-tired. But eventually I decided to try HyperVen therapy. I started in October 2003 and stopped in February 2004. I started on 62 seconds and finished on average 155 seconds.
Eventually my scores remained on 155 seconds
Later I did the therapy several times for a week or three. Reason was I did a number of essential points wrong in the therapy. I took a pinch of air in between trials, or I forced the therapy. Eventually my scores remained on 155 seconds. Occasionally I do the therapy again and I find that I am still on my last average.
So, what has changed?
So, what has changed in that period:
- Fears are reduced to zero.
- The future is something I am looking forward to again
- I feel I am living a normal life again.
So I am back to 85% again. And that is a victory I achieved with HyperVen. The remaining 15% are still some residual symptoms. They are related to finding a piece of rest. These residual symptoms are some dizziness when I am busy. That is something I try to give a place after many years of unrest. I have some help from a Cesar Therapist who evaluates that with me. I must also not be too impatient. This also needs some time. Eventually that will go to, I’m sure.
It makes life so much more pleasant
So I know what this therapy did to me. And to other regular visitors of the user forums. That is why I try to encourage people who are doubtful to start with HyperVen. Again, it makes life so much more pleasant. And for the sake of clarity, I really have no shares 🙂
Marco
