S.S.
Suzi,
I would check with the hospital and see if they don't have a cpr class available for you to take. that would definitely help eleviate some of the concerns you have. I think iit was a good idea to get the motion sensitive monitor. It sounds like you have just had a bit of a scare and rightfully so.
I do have a suggestion about your inability to focus. when I was 47 I thought I had the early onset of Alheimers but it was adult ADHD. I think you should talk to your family physician first, then go to see a phsychologist because they have to test for ADHD and then get some medication. I take 80 mg of Stratteria and it has not only helped me remain calm even in the most stressful situations it has also helped me focus. Before diagnosis I felt stupid and I forgot things all the time.. was also very disorganized. Now I am able to function so much better and am much more confident of learning new things even though I'm 50 now. I also lost about 15 lbs just from being on the meds. Nice side effect... if you do find that they diagnose you and you start on strattera you will need to eat 1/2 peanut butter sandwich before taking the meds or it will make you sick as a dog... all day. You can also take flax seed oil every day to offset that side effect....good luck with everything I wish you all the best.
S.