I'm new hear and feeling really crap, pericarditis recurring again

[Ebbxior]

Hey all, first post here, looking for support.

Been diagnosed last year with pericarditis, it surged up again in December, and is surging now. I feel really, really terrible about it because I have had to call in sick to work, when I know that they are not only short staffed, but that I am out of sick time to take. I am anxious that I might end up losing my job over something I can't control - although I am on the Colchichine and Naproxen the doctor has given me.

Some days with it, I can't even walk without feeling anxious and dizzy. Has anyone else had similar experiences mentally with pericarditis, and if so are you able to provide any support?

[skid112 Heart Star]

Hi there

Welcome to the forum sorry to hear of your issues, there is some information on the BHF website bhf.org.uk/heart-health/con..., whichmay be of some use.

With your work, what have they said to you thus far? Have you seen your GP and been signed off again?

Mark

[Ebbxior in reply to skid112]

I have not yet been signed off again, and work have thus far been sympathetic, but I fear there might only be so far they can stretch.

[skid112 Heart Star in reply to Ebbxior]

have a look here to try and ease your mind

landaulaw.co.uk/sickness/

[MKB38]

I can't help with your diagnosis or symptoms, but I do know that you should put yourself first. Your health is paramount. Surely work can't be that unsympathetic! If they are they don't deserve you.

Take care

Margaret

x

[Ebbxior in reply to MKB38]

Work have been good in the past, but it might just be my head demons worrying that there is only so much they can stretch before their hands are forced

[Kimstyles]

Bless you it’s easy to say but don’t let that head demon bully you , you are worthy

You well get over this and in the future you look back and be amazed at how you coped , heart disease frightens I think all of us , those dark negative thoughts that creep into out minds taunting us , I try to put beautiful music on with head phones in my ear and tell that nasty daemon to go do ine because i worthy good kind and I got loads of love to give to my husband children’s friend x .

[Ebbxior in reply to Kimstyles]

Thank you, I appreciate it a lot.