a couple days ago I accidently smashed a mercury light bulb in my room,, I didn't think anything of it until I realised it can be dangerous to inhale too much mercury, since I found out Ive been having sharp pains sometimes and my usual anxiety symptoms, shaking, shortness of breath. everyone I've spoken too tell me not to worry as they wouldn't be able to sell them if they were that dangerous and everyone's saying I'm fine. i always get anxiety symptoms when I worry too much,, what shall I do?
mercury poisoning?
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To be honest,
I think that you have to inhale a certain amount properly.
Your bulb just broke, as long as you where not actively trying to inhale as much as possible from it, you are fine.
If you are worried though call your doctor, they may ease your fear even better.
I think that you have to inhale a certain amount properly.
Your bulb just broke, as long as you where not actively trying to inhale as much as possible from it, you are fine.
If you are worried though call your doctor, they may ease your fear even better.
okay thankyou so much, this has really reassured me. thankyou
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Hiya Ruby. Where are your sharp pains that you are having? If you normally get pains with your anxieties then I wouldn't worry too much about it. I'm not 100% but I thought you had to ingest mercury for it to be harmful. If your symptoms worsen then you can always see your doctor to be sure.