Newbies to afib - harness your fear

[Paulbounce]

There have been a few posts on the forum lately from people who are new to afib. They are scared which is understandable. Right - don't be. It can affect your head and then you have failed - or have you ? Your a team player - I'm in it right now and it's intense - so what will I do ? Fight or flight.

I know what I'm going to do. It maybe it ego but it won't beat me. For any newbie's with afib it's a walk in the park. You will be on anticoagulants (most important) but don't let it drag you down to much.

I know what it's like being in bad afib - believe me. I'm in it as I type. Hearts all over the place and I couldn't walk down the road at the minute. Will it beat me - no. Harness your fear and you'll beat it - that's a Paul's promise.

[BobD Volunteer]

Inspirational Paul

[Omniscient1]

Gets my vote. Hear hear!!!

[Ashburton51]

Thank you so much Paul for posting this positive message. I have had AF for over ten years now, two ablations down the road, a pacemaker now fitted and waiting for my AV node ablation. I seem to be in constant AF or tachycardia this last episode since 1am so no sleep and feeling so depressed with it all. Your words are so true - we need to harness our fear and get through it. Thank you and I do hope you are starting to feel better now.

[Yogi59 in reply to Ashburton51]

My husband just had his av ablation today. The posts I was reading on this forum were very encouraging, thanks to everyone.

[heartmatters1]

Thanks for your reassuring post Paul. AF is very scary, especially to a newcomer. This forum was a godsend to me when I first started on my AF journey. Especially hearing that it won’t kill you! Although it doesn’t feel like it at the time. It’s great to know that you’re not alone in this & help & advice are always on hand here. You learn more from this forum than any medic can tell you 👏

[jondeanp]

Anticoagulants aren’t a necessity if you are free of AF. I was ablated in 2018. This was me last week 👇

Surfing

[Paulbounce in reply to jondeanp]

Nice Jon - wish I there too.I'm not sure if your correct about not needing anticoagulants even after a succussful ablation and being afib free. I hope others come in on that one.

Who's the guy in red ? Looks like he wiped out surfing !

Paul

[Yogi59 in reply to Paulbounce]

My husband had 2 ablations and always continued with blood thinners ( he takes Xorelto), because you never know when AF can come back unless you monitor your HR constantly, I am not up on technology, neither is my husband. So eventually his AF came back each time, after about 7 months. So better be safe than sorry.

[Cha275rL]

Have just read your post today Paul, and it’s very reassuring. I have just gone back in NSR after a horrible weekend with AF. I am not as bad as most people on here, but when you don’t have it that often, you kind of forget how awful it can be until it reminds you with a jolt. Thanks 🙏🏾

[Paulbounce in reply to Cha275rL]

Thanks Cha - I wish you best with it ;-)Paul

[Achant1]

How are you doing now?

[Paulbounce]

Still the same Ach. Thanks for asking anyway

Paul

[Achant1 in reply to Paulbounce]

Are you being looked after? I hope it dies down for you soon 👌🏻 What meds are you taking?

[Greenhilldrive]

Thanks for the uplifting words of encouragement. I get 2 to 3 afib episodes a month and live in fear of it the rest of the time, so your comments are really timely and and inspirational. I shall henceforth go with the flow and not let afib control my life. Thanks again Paul.