Has anyone experienced this

[Kate-Mac34]

I am finding that each time I have a heart attack x3 I deteriorate mentally and physically, very frustrating as I was a very strong walker.

[Zena166]

Hi Kate Mac I think the trauma of a heart attack has an impact on both physical and mental health. So having three will take its toll each time. Having just had the one I struggled to come to terms with the loss of my former lifestyle even though ironically I am probably fitter now than I have ever been!! I think it’s the grieving process that you go through each time. But you will come back given space and time. It’s the adjustment isn’t it. Sorry I’m rambling! Hang in there. A day at a time. Take care. Zena

[Kristin1812 Heart Star]

It’s really hard to pick yourself up each time, isn’t it? I have felt a lot like you, having had three HAs as well. I’ve found it harder and harder to get back up and make the best of it. Like you, it feels just like a mourning process (for my ‘old’ self) each time.

I started rehab three times too.

Now I’m living a very reasonable life (plentry of pills of course). If I’m whacked, I rest. Otherwise I see my friends, read, exercise a lot, have taken up portrait painting! and beginning to plan slightly more adventurous holidays again.

I do hope you find the energy to pull round ... yet again. It’s v hard, but so worth it.