Hello To Everone
This site looks really helpful , had a heart attack on the 17th of January this year , seem to be struggling in every way especially mentally.
Was a Health and Fitness Manager , fit , good lifestyle , are well , occasional drink and this happens , never smoked either
Hello and welcome! Did you go to cardiac rehab - you should have been offered this about six weeks post HA. I am recovering from a quadruple bypass and about three weeks away from rehab
My understanding is that it can also be very good in helping getting your head around things. Don't suffer alone - if things get bad your GP can refer you for counselling. When you go through the various posts you will see that heart disease respects neither age not fitness!
Hi. As Michael says you will be offered cardiac rehab. It will seem strange to you attending a rehab programme when you are probably used to running them. But it’s a really good way of gaining confidence and the rehab team are experts in helping you through this and getting you on the right track. You are still in shock especially as it was so unexpected. Mentally we have all experienced the rollercoaster of emotions and still do but the down days are few and far between the further away from the heart attack. Do ask your GP for counselling or see a health psychologist I saw both and had great coping strategies. BHF website has great resources as well as a helpline where you can speak to a qualified cardiac nurse. This site is also great for getting information as we have all been through similar experiences. Take care. Zena
I second and third all of the above😊 Things do get brighter once your mind exseps what has happened.
You bacome strong again to the point that you rule your condition rather than it ruling you.
Best wishes, for your better future
Jo😊😊😊
Don’t suffer in silence, it may seem strange as a young fit person to have suffered a HA, but the anxiety and in some cases depression are a known side effect. Survivors guilt in reverse I guess.
Find someone to talk to your cardiac nurse, a counsellor, family and friends. Don’t be the strong silent type no one expects it and no one will judge you for asking for help. Good luck you survived, live life and enjoy.
Hi Karenpr
Thankyou for replying to my post, never thought of myself being depressed , trouble is my doctor is always so busy and doesn’t seem to bother much,
Thankyou
Had a HA three weeks ago and I understand fully what you mean. They have put me onto talking spaces but they have not been in touch yet. It is all a shock and I wake up every day now feeling sad. But I am trying to be positive even though it is hard and this forum is a very good way of keeping in touch with others in a similar situation.
Hi, I was exactly the same, not as fit as you but had been going to the gym religously for a few months prior to my HA. I found it a very emotional time after and I did try to hide it but then my wife saw me one day trying not to cry at a programme we were watching so I fessed up to her.....felt better after, plus then hooked up with someone on here and chatted....it helped. It does get better.....promise.
hi
can only echo what others have said, despite your previous fitness levels cardio rehab is the place to be. The aility to talk to others in a similar position cannot be under-estmated. My cardiologist said that they are great at fixing you physically, not so good on the mental side. Use this site, rehab nurses and your GP. they are a great help and will get you through this phase
Good luck in your recovery
It sucks doesn't it ? I've trained in karate for 25 years, had some pretty good times in running races, all distances up to marathon and I end up with a quad bypass. I was pretty fed up at first but the experience has given me a real appreciation for life that I took for granted. I actually do more post op as a result. Life is too short with or without health problems. Don't miss the time you have left worrying about what was.
Take care
Phil
As your name suggests you are lucky, we all are and I echo the comments above, cardio rehab is a great place to speak to others in a similar situation in a safe environment. I was in pieces after having a triple bypass in March after an elective angiogram and not being 'allowed' home again until the op, such a shock and one of the talks in rehab I had was about emotional wellbeing, my GP said two weeks after my op that that was sometimes more important than the physical stuff as hopefully physically we are all well on the way to a good recovery. Some of the people in my rehab were, like you, very fit and kept themselves that way. My father was incredibly fit until a HA took him at 42 years old. He didn't listen to his body, you have and that is the way to get better in mind and body. This forum is great for venting and asking questions, and you will get better, take all the help you can. You may have to 'nudge' people in to booking appointments etc, but this is you and if you need help ask for it. Best of luck and take care x
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