I am so glad I found this forum

I have never joined any onIine sites before so this forum is my first and it’s brilliant - apart from all the useful information, it’s by turns informative , emotional , interesting, thought provoking,inspiring, carefully monitored, inclusive and just downright hilarious! And I have also learned about many useful aspects of the spiteful condition we are all dealing with. Not at all what I had expected! Thank you everybody!

[jeanjeannie50]

It's great isn't it!

I think of everyone on here as my AF family. They're the only people who truly understand all the effects of AF. Feel I know them well, but there's so many I feel close to that I've never met.

We have had a few get together's in Devon, but unfortunately fate has prevented us from organising any recently.

Jean

[Barb1]

Yes, totally agree. Every time I meet someone with AF, I recommend this Forum.

[irene75359]

I agree with all your comments; I joined shortly after my AFib diagnosis and I read it every day and catch up later when I can't. I have dabbled in other forums where keyboard warriors rule, I backed off very quickly! Super bunch of people on here, though.

[CDreamer in reply to irene75359]

What’s a keyboard Warrior? Love the name! I sort of imagine them in Nordic costume with horns on their helmets sitting at their keyboards ready to do battle and destroy the opposition and colonise the WWW. 😂😂😂😂

[irene75359 in reply to CDreamer]

I like the term too! Usually (but not always) a meek quiet person who wouldn't say boo to a goose. However, at a key board and usually under a pseudonym, will rant and rage and resort to personal insults and threats. However, and sadly, there is a hard core of keyboard warriors and trolls (the dividing line can be blurred) who post utter filth and lies and who have no conscience.

[ThinLizzy1]

This forum was the source of great reassurance at a low point for me. Common sense calm advice.

[Aus19]

Wholeheartedly agree. Reading about other people's experience is very useful. I have learned so much here.

[CDreamer]

Ditto to what Jean said. Glad it’s helping. You gotta have a bit of craic in your life, no matter what this miserable condition reduces you to!

X

[hartbeast in reply to CDreamer]

Had to google “craic” - a new favorite word! I love that this forum teaches me new vocabulary along with all the other useful info 😂

[CDreamer in reply to hartbeast]

Very Celtic. I blame the Irish.

[wilsond]

It is a fantastic forum,full of kindness coupled with a bit of fun and insights into how we can look after ourselves...many a time I have had far better advice here than anywhere.

As Jean said,it's hard for non members of the AF Club to understand, here we are among friends who do,and 24/7!

Xx

[Visitingcat]

Totally agree, it’s brilliant, lovely atmosphere.

I found it by searching “scared of cardioversion” and I really was scared, but by the time I went in for it I had read so much about peoples experiences and how it’s really not a big deal that I was completely calm about it.

I’ve learned so much and I’m very grateful to all the posters who share so much knowledge with us : )

[Hidden]

I feel the same. Great group of caring people here💜

[bassets]

Me too - I read the updates everyday and feel much calmer for it - thanks all

[Madscientist16]

Right? Knowing I wasn't the only one having to deal with AF was comforting. I would have gone insane if not for this forum.

[Lovetheoutdoors]

I agree. Certainly helped me feel less anxious about this condition. Since diagnosis several friends have told me they have the same condition. I had myocarditis a month prior to my first af episode and still question if they are related. O n colchicine for the heart inflammation for 3 months, type of gout medication. I had vertebrae fracture, slip in shower, 3 years ago and had pain most days since yet since being on colchicine, not a twinge! On apaxaban for af and so far so good. But thanks everyone for support via this forum. Stay safe.

[Carlybennellick30]

Yes me too! As a 35 year old busy mum.. I’m going through a very scary time with AF!! And I know nobody who had experienced it! This forum reassures me daily!! X

[Ladypaula]

I don't know what I would have done without this forum.

Like yourself I had never joined an online forum or group before.It was the best thing I ever did.

There is always lots of good reassuring advice from fellow sufferers.It has been a godsend for me .

[Lovetheoutdoors]

Yes it good to join all these positive people at a time when you're feeling vulnerable. People here more friends than most fb ones for sure!

[actionteddy]

Hi yes I've only just joined and found it such a comfort to speak to fellow sufferers you realise you are not alone with this awfull thing April