Thank you all so much!

[katiefforde]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone and there person who invented this news group. Two nights ago I had an Afib attack while alone in a hotel in London. This was y worst nightmare and if was horrid but I kept thinking about everything I'd read here, did yoga breathing (not sure if this helps or it just gave me something to do) and five hours later it was over. I felt positively perky afterwards, although exhausted after no sleep.

Without you lot I would have been in a state of utter panic but focusing on what others had been through got me through.

So thank you!

Katie

[BobD Volunteer]

Well done Katie but I think this says much about how far you have come now. Learning to accept and deal with AF takes time but you are getting there. Give yourself a big pat on the back.

[katiefforde in reply to BobD]

Well thank you! I put it down to you lot, but I will pat myself on the back while I still can!

Katie

[wilsond]

It's a funny old world with AF,but as you now know,we can adapt and survive! 😀 seriously,it is good to know there are others who really understand,and because it's international,there is usually always someone up and about. Wishing you all the best x

[Paulbounce]

Great news Katie. Well done you for conquering your fear. If it happens again you`ll find it much easier to deal with.

Keep up the good work

Best,

Paul

[katiefforde]

I do think all the things I've learnt from this site really helped. So instead of it being the worst thing that could possible happen, it was just an unpleasant thing that would end. Although I did worry that it might last longer than 5 hours which seems to be how long mine do last.

Katie

[jedimasterlincoln]

May the force be with you

[Buffafly]

Thank you, it is lovely to hear that the time we take to reply is helpful 💕

[Tassiebeef]

Hi Katie.

I've had AF since 2001, 7 Ablations, 2 Cardioversions and 2 Pacemakers later I'm dodging along nicely.

I'm 60 lead a pretty good life....plenty of support on here, try and relax you'll get used to it.

Your Cardiologist knows what they're doing have faith in them.

Cheers Rob

[katiefforde]

goodness me, that is a lot of treatment! But very encouraging that you're more or less ok. I think it's the thought of having a permanent, progressive condition that takes the most getting used to. But well done you!

Katie

[dachli12 in reply to katiefforde]

Kate. I have had 2 bouts of fast a fib . I had 2 successful cardio versions. This morning I have now been diagnosed with slow a fib, never knew there was such a thing. I am so disappointed. I think , apart from the disappointment, the upset and panic that goes along with a fib is worse. I agree, the thought of having a permanent progressive condition takes time to get used to. I am 57 years old and had a thyroidectomy several years ago. I think this is the reason for mine. It is just wonderful to be able to chat to people in the same position because sometimes you feel you are the only one.

[katiefforde]

That sounds horrid! This is such an emotional illness, isn't it? It's as if the heart really is the centre of our happiness. But being it the same situation as others is really helpful. I think once you've had time to get your head round your diagnosis you'll feel a bit better.

Also I bet there's someone else in the group who's going through something similar.

Don't despair, we're all in this together!

Katie x

[Horse57]

I agree with you Katie this forum is wonderful. It’s so nice to be able to listen and talk to people who understand what this condition is all about. I had a fib last night and it was problematic in that my heart rate went to 180 and I just wasn’t feeling it all well. I too practice when I read here remembering to breathe I took A flecainide and it took some time for it to Fix the problem. I’m in the United States and I am very thankful for this forum I believe it originated in the UK that maybe someone can correct me. One thing I am very thankful for is that I have my doctors cell phone and I take my ECG on my I watch and send it to him and he confirms which I already know anyway that it is a fib. I am to have an a Blasian on June 12 as my May 22 appointment was canceled. I am so thankful to everyone here I can’t even tell you How much.

[katiefforde]

I do feel for you! I personally find breathing really helpful. As I said in my post I'm not sure if it does help or just gives me something positive to do, but it might be worth your while looking up some techniques on the internet.

Katie x

[Jc24]

This is is a great site! I’ve learned so much on it. Glad you were able to handle it so well. Always someone on here giving you positive strokes.