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ARP 380 When Panic Hits Home

In this episode, I talk about my process on handing a problem and four resources that might be helpful to those with panic attacks and panic disorder.

Some of the resources are informative but dry.

Other offerings are written in a more conversational form, accessible but might not explain a concept or two.

I get a little more personal than I like but I wanted to share with you my panic response to some bad news.

There are a lot of changes that I'm experiencing at the moment.

Those changes need attention. I'll do the best I can but it is going to be a challenge to deal with it, work and get out an episode.

I'll do the best I can.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

NAMI is the National Association of Mental Health narrative from Yasmina Rebani-Lee that does a good job of explaining her experience and her process of working through it. It is called Unpacking my Panic Attack.

The Mayo Clinic has a page on Panic Attacks and Disorders.

The World Health Organization PDF on Panic Disorders

2022 brochure Panic Attacks, When Fear Overwhelms from the U.S. Department of Mental Health

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

ARP 356 Pebble on Panic Attack and Panic Disorders

Panic, Resource

This is a quick pebble in the road about the differences between a panic attack and a panic disorder. I got distracted by an ad for psycho-neutrients but I got there eventually.

Just a bit of housekeeping. I will be making short recordings for the month of June. I have things to attend to and time is going to be a challenge. Might do more recording on my phones to keep up with the doings and the responsibilities.

Well, today I had to do a recoding on my phone. My audio is jacked up again after updating my system.

Happens every three or four months. Don't know why. Pixel 6 to the rescue.

Panic disorder is when you have panic attacks on a regular basis or you have the fear of having them again.

So what can you do about it?

First you need to rule out any physical health problems. You need to see a doctor and get examined to rule out other physical conditions.

Second, you need to get educated about it to understand what is happening. You have many options on treatment. .

The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health has a downloadable brochure about Panic Disorder, When Fear Overwhelms.

There is also good information at the non-profit organization, Helpguid.org

Traditional treatment can include medication or therapy.

You also should consider breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation, nutrition support, and movement.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

The National Institute of Mental Health has a page on Panic Disorder: When Fear Overwhelms.

Helpguide.org is a non-profit organization that has a lot of information about mental health issues.

They have a lot of information about panic attacks and panic disorders.

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ARP 349 Quick Look at Xaia Mental Health Companion VR App

Anxiety, Panic, Resilience, Technology

Treatment options are evolving and this one is a pip. An expensive one, but it might be just what is needed in the middle of a cold dark night of the soul.

Xaia aka eXtended reality Artificially Intelligent Ally is designed to work with the Apple Vision Pro.VR device.

You can talk with it. Share your concerns and get feedback about your issues. That is the topic for a quick look at the mental health support VR app.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

Marques Brownlee review of the Apple Vision Pro and his take about some of the pros and cons about this product. He brings up really good points.

Xaia from VRx Health. You can read about the device and learn about the creators and the FAQ.

Wired article about Apple and digital privacy concerns.

And from the Mozilla Foundation, are mental health apps better at privacy in 2023?

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ARP 341 Sour Candy and Symptom Management

Brain, Food, Panic

So in this episode I wanted to put a bit more context as to why sucking sour candy could work to stop panic attacks. Or not. Or not for the long term.

Here is how it started. I have news feeds for anxiety. This story popped up.

Delish is a food recipe and kitchen gadget website. I've seen videos on YouTube. I was confused when I saw the story about sour candy and panic attacks.

It didn't match their usual beat. Sometime that can lead to good stuff. Like a fishing website that reviews a movie about Vets, fishing and PTSD.

It isn't an instant reject for me unless it is one of those way past NC-17 websites, but my radar is on high alert.

Publisher these days they need to draw people to the website. Delish saw a fit with there mission. They did have a series called Suck It Up. They would ask celebrities questions and if they refused to answer they would have to eat an increasing strong sour candy.

So this was in the Delish wheelhouse. Kinda. They got the story from Tik Tok.

USA Today did a story with more info from mental health professionals. That is how Delish found out about it.

As far as our neck of the woods is concern, this could be thought of as a form of grounding or interrupting the signals that generated the panic attack.

There are a lot of them. It is not treatment.

Nope. Not at all.

But it might give you time to breath, get out of the room or recalibrate.

So in this episode I wanted to put a bit more context as to why it could work and how there are limits to how effective it can be.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

Anxiety and Stress Disorders and a guide on Stress Management from Harvard Health Publications.

Tips to Manage Your Stress and Anxiety from ADAA.org

The company that produces Warheads is called Impact Confections. You can get an idea of some of their candy products. This is not an endorsement, there are other companies that have sour and extreme sour candies and drinks.

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Show 293 Defining Collecting, Clutter, Hoarding and Squalor

Awareness, Hoarding, Panic

In this episode, a look at some of the words that get confused with hoarding.

I mentioned that there are U.S.and UK television programs about hoarding. Also, there are multiple Youtube channels where a young person buys a the contents or acquires a hoarders property to find hidden treasures and money.

There is also a sub-genre of professional housekeepers being paid to clean the home.

I can't forget that there is or was a person attached to their possessions.

Sure, if the person is deceased and the property has to be cleared for the next occupant, fair game.

But if it is a living person they need treatment and support. It won't work otherwise.

But as long as it is a money making freak show, I don't see that aspect of the cleaning happening in the broadcast and cable programs.

Long before the house is touched, you have to reach the actual person with a team approach to treatment. That is hard. It might not even happen because some folks are in too deep.

Not saying you need their approval to continue living in un-sanitary conditions. That is a public health situation and action has to happen.

But treatment isn't about just siting in a therapist's office. Sometimes you have to be in the room with 10 cans of baked beans from 1994. And helping that person let go one can at a time.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

The Lifetime cable movie mention is Dirty Little Secret with Melisa Joan Hart.

MHealth Intelligence article about Cerebral and a link to the WSJ article

FTC Launches Probe of Cerebrals Business Practices that is behind a paywall.

Seth J. Gillhan PhD has a list of 5 Proven Techniques to Deal with Panic Attack. The list is on Psychology Today.

The International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation has a page asking the lyrical question, "Do I Have a Hording Disorder?"

Also on the IOCDF site is a Clutter Rating Scale

And the Mayo Clinic has a couple of pages on their take on Hoarding Disorder.

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Show 267 Misdiagnosis - Physical Symptoms

Awareness, Depression, Doctors, Panic, Stress, Treatment

Last time I gave a very brief description of misdiagnosis and an example or two. This is a follow-up to last week’s pebble in the road.

If you have a health, medical phobia or descriptions of medical conditions make you anxious, you might want to skip this episode. If you have cardiophobia, stop, do not go on, this is not the episode for you.

Honestly, I got overwhelmed with the number of similarities between mental and physical health issues.

Talk about information overload. So I thought about it and decided to break it up in manageable parts. Why didn’t I think about this last week?

Because my tendency is to want to give the whole pizza pie instead of a slice. Except it isn’t pizza pie but lots and lot of words. It can be a bit much.

Anyway, this time a quick look at the physical illnesses that can mimic anxiety symptoms.

Resources Mentioned:

CNET video on a possible new treatment for severe depression via a brain implant.

2015 Psychiatric Times, Managing Anxiety in the Medically Ill.

Dr T. Jared Bunch, MD post on Everyday Health on Is It Anxiety or Heart Disease? Sometimes It's Hard to Tell the Difference.

From ADAA.org is a post on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with info about the interrelationship between the two conditions. Very Well Mind has a lot of information about panic attacks and IBS

Creeky Joints on Anxiety and Arthritis: What Causes It, and 14 Healthy Ways to Cope

U.S. Centers for Disease Control page on Diabetes and Mental Health

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

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Show 199 - Creativity In the Middle of Chaos

Art, OCD, Panic, Resource, Support

One of the things we might need to do is have a tighter grasp on our creativity.

In this short episode, a look at some of the resources you can use to understand how creativity can help you get an understanding about anxiety, or help you cope during isolation or remind yourself to have something to look forward to.

We all need that.

We really do.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

From Boing Boing, a trip back to the musical past of 1969 with Tom Jones wailing with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

Céline Terranova post on "Don't let anxiety kill your creativity" from The Part-Time Artist.

Artist, author, dad and blogger Austin Kleon e-mail newsletter has pulled me out of a depressive dive or two.

There is a 2014 TEDxCharlotte talk from Sharon Dowell about Anxiety as Fuel for Artistic Creativity. There is also a 2015 TEDxProvidence talk from Jeffrey Sparr on Using Art to Combat Anxiety.

Felt Magnet How can I be more creative as an adult? There are ways to tap into that inner stream.

Austin Kleon, How to Make A Zine From A Piece of Paper, a very short video.

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Show 177 - Travel Anxiety Tips and Meditation Sources

Anxiety, Breathing, Panic, Resource

I kinda like the up, up and away part of travel. I don't necessarily like doing it in an airplane. And to be specific, that turbulence thing is nerve wrecking.

But I have what I need to deal with it and in this quick episode I'd like to share what might help you deal with actual fright of flight sensations.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

Lauren Juliff is a travel writer who know what it means to have panic attacks and want to travel. She offers understanding and some tips on making the journey.

Melissa at Mindful Minutes gives meditation advice about handing the trip.

Check with your airline. Headspace is available on Delta, Jet Blue and United. Calm is available on American Airlines.

The Hilarious World of Depression has a mini episode that gives a lot of good travel tips and suggestions to make it on through to the other side.

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Show 139 Adult Bullying and Anxiety

anger, Anxiety, Bullying, Panic

In this episode, I'm going to talk about the definition of adult bullying. This is an introduction to the topic. Because some of you might not considered the possibility of your anxiety coming from this type of experience.

The American Psychological Association defines bullying as a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person or a group of people injury or discomfort.

This episode will be dealing with adult bullying but there are resources that span generations.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

Many bullying resources are targeted to parents, children and sometimes teens but some of the information is applicable (in my opinion) to adults as well.

Stop Bullying.gov is from the U.S. government. It contains information about what is bullying and what is not.

Childhood bullying can have a lasting effect on a person's mental health article via Live Science.com

Psychology Today 2017 article about adult bullying by Preston Ni, 5 Ways that Adults Bully Each Other. Mr. Ni has e-book publications that address bullying and other topics.

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Show 137 The Space of Agoraphobia

Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Resource

Agoraphobia is the fear of having an attack in a place of in front of other people or in public. It is a kissing cousin of anxiety and panic disorders.

This is an introduction to this specific phobia and some informational resources. Don't worry, there will be more botanical tea information coming down the road.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

MedlinePlus has a good information page about Agoraphobia with some treatment suggestions.

National Institute of Mental Health page on anxiety and related disorders including phobias, social anxiety and other forms of the condition.

Psychology Today page explores Agoraphobia with specific mentions of medication options.

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Dr. Margaret Rutherford Speaking at This is the Brave

Culture, Depression, Panic

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Rutherford a few years back and keep track of her work about people with perfectly hidden depression.

She has a post up on Psych Central about telling her story about having panic attacks. This is from a talk she gave as a speaker at This is the Brave storytelling event.

Show 109 The Amygdala and Panic Attacks

Panic, Resource, Therapy

Part of your treatment is to figure out what is tripping the false alarm and replace it with better filtering instructions. So we gotta talk about the Amygdala.

You can't check out now, things are jumping. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

Double-blind study on how Chamomile Capsules Ease Anxiety Symptoms for mild to moderate general anxiety disorder. It is a small group of people but it did have an calming effect.

Full study report from the Journal of Behavioral Therapy and Experimental Psychology on sleep deprivation and repetitive negative thoughts. There is a more accessible interpretation of the study at Newsweek Magazine.

Helpguide.org page on panic attacks and panic disorders. American Psychological Association page also have info on panic attacks.

The Amygdala in 5 Minutes video by Joseph LeDoux that gives a better idea of what it does and the body functions that are affected. Keep in mind the dude is a neuroscientist so it might be challenging to understand everything he is saying.

For those of you that don't know what self-care means I suggest a visit to The Self Care Journey.

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Show 108 Treatment Resource Quickie

Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Treatment

Still trying to catch some down time to relax and write. These two goals are not necessarily compatible but I gotta do what I gotta do. If you are new to the podcast a mention of the treatment options and four accessible resources.

Don't forget to check out the resource page if you want to check out prior resources mentioned in the podcast.

If the tide is high and you need help to hold on please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned:

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America, factual and accessible information about the anxiety spectrum.

Anxiety BC resources for anxiety engagement and treatment.

American Psychology Association page on stress management techniques.

Anger Leads to Anxiety page on TinyBuddah

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Show 087 Amala Hopeline, Microglia and Food for Sleep

Food, Panic, Resource, Sleep

You do not want chest pains. You do not want to have the shakes, the vomiting, the visceral fear that can come with a panic attack. Nobody does. One of the things you can do is to take care of your brain. Making sure you get enough sleep is very important.

What you put in your body is equally important for brain health and anxiety symptom control. In this episode, Mice, sleep and foods that nourish the brain.

If you're having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Resources Mentioned:

The Amala Hopeline for young Muslim Americans who need to talk to somebody. The telephone number is 855-95-AMALA or you can reach them via Twitter at @amalahopeline
Vice article on How to Not Cure Your Panic Attacks which is really about how to work with and not against your panic attack.
Robby Berman's write up on Big Think about sleep, brains and cell damage.
The actual name of the study is Sleep Loss Promotes Astrocytic Phagocytosis and Microglial Activation in Mouse Cerebral Cortexs
Khan Academy video on what Microglia actually do, they are the clean-up crew, they are soldiers, they are those rough riders on wheels looking for some action.
Sleep Foundation of America on how much sleep you actually need.
BBC Good Food with examples of food that is good for your brain.
PDF from the Cleveland Clinic on Food for Brain Health with reasons why you need to dial down the sugar and avoiding the five food felons
Stop Breathe and Think allows you to dial in your current mood, how you feel and then it will offer you meditations that https://app.stopbreathethink.org/

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 067 Panic Attacks and Muscle Tension

Panic, Relaxation, Treatment

Lots to cover in this podcast, a quick review of panic attacks and symptoms, grounding techniques and tips you can use to help with muscle tension and cramping.

I thought I was coming down with a cold; my voice confirms it. Win some, lose some.

Use this link to download directly to your computer, smartphone or mobile device:

Resources Mentioned:

Stress Free Mama on relaxing shoulder or trapezius muscle pain.
Michael Reed Gach video on acupressure point touch of the shoulders and neck area.
University of Louisville Information Sheet on Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Power of Positivity post on 5 Minute Massage You Can Do Yourself
Trailer for Eegah! on YouTube and if you need a laugh or mind distraction.

Disclaimer

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. This podcast is not sponsored.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Dan Harris Video From Skeptic to Meditator

Meditation, Panic

Dan Harris was a ABC News (U.S.A) reporter. He had a panic attack as he doing an news segment on air. Of all the places to not to have an attack that might be number three, a panic attack before a national viewing audience.

Anyway, he is a person who constantly declares that he is rooted in science and not woo-woo stuff. Which I believe translates into he does not engage in faith based systems and requires proof before acceptance.

I suspect more than a few of you believe the same thing. Which is why you won't even consider meditation. That would be a mistake.

It really does work.

This is a video of Mr. Harris talking about his journey from on-screen panic attack to 10% happier via meditation.

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Episode 060 Five Thoughts About Medication

Anxiety, Medication, Panic

You will see all kinds of articles for and against taking medication. It is a choice and a responsibility.

These are five of my thoughts about some of the things to consider when making the choice about taking medication for your anxiety or panic disorder.

You can also download the current episode to your mobile device.

Resources Mentioned:

ADAA page on Anxiety Medication

HelpGuide.org page on Is Anxiety Medication Right for You?

National Institute of Health page on Mental Health Medications

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Episode 043 Resources, Brochures and Worksheets

Anxiety, Hoarding, OCD, Panic, Resource

Burning oil at both ends of the candle is never a good idea but until they make 72 hour weekends I gotta do what I can. But I got a great idea, I'm a PDF junkie so I got stuff.

This episode touches on anxiety, panic disorder, teen LGBTQ resources, hording and OCD portable document files that can be downloaded and read at your leisure.

You can download the episode to listen on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Resources Mentioned:

Anxiety BC Panic Disorder Guide https://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmpanic.pdf

Mental Health America Self-Help Tools Page http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/self-help-tools

Every Mind Matters LGBTQ Brochure on Mental Health Myths and Truths http://www.eachmindmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/LGBTQ-Mental-Health-Booklet_FINAL.pdf

Hoarding Fact Sheet from International OCD Foundation https://iocdf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Hoarding-Fact-Sheet.pdf

American Psychiatric Association Brochure on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder http://www.activeminds.org/storage/documents/2015_conference_docs/OCD_Brochure.pdf

National Institute of Mental Health Brochure on PTSD http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-easy-to-read/ptsd-etr-web_38054.pdf

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Interview with Sara Benincasa and Agoraphobia

Anxiety, Panic, Pathfinders, Phobias

Agoraphobic is no joke but Sara Benincasa found a bit of humor with having the condition and wrote a book about it.

This is an interview about her condition, the book and finding inspiration from reading about others that have anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia.

As an added bonus you could also check out her video explaining what a panic attack is and why she just can't snap out of it. If you want more information about Sara you can visit her bio page.

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode 030 Panic Disorder for Newbies

Panic, Pathfinders, Resource, Treatment

In this episode, introduction to Panic Disorder and can a subliminal MP3 help with Anxiety? For those of you that are finding the podcast helpful or frustrating feel free to leave a comment.

I am still in Beta mode and the show has and will continue to evolve. Some day I hope not to pop Ps or have a malevolent hum appear out of nowhere.

You can also download the current podcast to your mobile or media device.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

National Alliance on Mental Health http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders

Anxiety and Depression Association of America www.adaa.org

Helpguide.org which focuses on more non-medication treatment options http://www.helpguide.org

As Dreamers Do http://asdreamersdo.com/i-went-to-disney-world-with-agoraphobia-guest-post/

Guided Image and Hypnotherapy type mp3s at http://www.potentialsunlimited.com

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Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

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Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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