Just realised

[ubet123]

I've just realised that I've actually gone a few hours without thinking of my heart attack which I had in September, anyone who hasn't had heart problems won't understand but to reach a point where every waking moment isn't about me and my h/a is somewhere I didn't think I would reach , every day is slightly better I don't know what lies ahead but then no one does , I'm not the most optimistic person so if I can feel this way there's hope for all of us lol , the point I'm clumsy trying to make is it happens gradually try not to expect to much to soon , give it time , good luck to everyone.

[Picass]

That’s one of the reasons I went back to work to try and think about something else for a change ha ha

[ubet123 in reply to Picass]

I went back last week , I'm a builder and I did expect there to be a big fanfare but I don't think anyone noticed I'd been missing 😁, and now I've just realised it's 8 am on a Saturday morning and I'm still talking about my experience, maybe I'm not moving on as much as I thought ☺️.

[jimmyq]

"I've actually gone a few hours without thinking of my heart attack"

You've got Alzheimer's now! 😄

[ubet123 in reply to jimmyq]

Funny you should say that ............. sorry lost it again 😏

[isobelhannah18]

I'm 3 months post H.A. and didn't think a time would come when it didn't fill all my thoughts. Your post has given me hope and cheered me up!

[ubet123 in reply to isobelhannah18]

I thought exactly the same but it does happen, just in your own time , the anxiety doesn't fade completely but most people are anxious about something , best wishes.

[Cazz1954]

That’s very good news for you, hope you are beginning to feel more like you now. I had my heart attack in September as well.

[ubet123 in reply to Cazz1954]

Thanks for the reply and I hope you feel the same, although it is early days for us , lots to look forward to, take care.

[dunestar]

Thanks ubet123. I haven't had a heart attack but know exactly where you're coming from. The medical profession can treat us with medication etc but a huge dimension is what's going on in our head. The mind can lead us to some places which are not good and get us locked into negative feedback loops with excess adrenaline playing havoc with our hearts. I've just been through a bad patch but a very reassuring consultant managed to help me through. I hope you can continue to find ways to move to a more positive place.

[ubet123 in reply to dunestar]

I hope so to and your right medication can only do so much, the hard part is regaining your confidence but the more people I talk to who have been through similar experiences the more encouraged I get it's not an easy process but given time I think it's possible for everyone to make progress. Best wishes.

[TinaC1]

I had my ha in October I had mine as I went up to bed so every night I try not to relive it all. Its worrying at first but I'm sure over time we will feel less anxious. With me I've had 2 unstable angina attacks since and it's trying not to panic with every little twinge and niggle. The funny thing us I never get these during cardiac rehab. Keep your spirit up.

[ubet123 in reply to TinaC1]

Hi Tina i really think it's about giving yourself time, I'm 4weeks ahead of you and I believe that each week that goes by makes a difference at first I was going to bed wondering if I would wake up in the morning, not helped by waking up and finding my wife holding a pillow over my face ( she maintains it was accidental) I think we all will have good and bad days but the good ones we outweigh the bad , I have met so many people who have gone through this and recovered in every way it's not easy but it helps when you can open up about your fears that's why this forum is so important, best wishes.

[TinaC1]

Thank you

[Heidiuk]

Great post! I don’t think the anxiety can be good for our hearts 😜 I’m stuck in the house, not worked since November as no clear dx and really struggling with the meds. I’ve entered a 10k race in May but don’t feel safe to start training until my cardiology appt which was due next month but now I need repeated tests so that’s going to be delayed 😱😱 staying positive can only be a good thing even if it’s hard to do, life is still great even if it’s been temporarily curtailed.

[ubet123 in reply to Heidiuk]

Hi Heidiuk I admire your ambition to take on a 10k run , I think we need these goals both mentally and physically, I wouldn't worry if your delayed by your ongoing tests it will happen when your ready , your positive attitude is great I know we go up and down with our feelings but as long as there are more ups we are winning I'll follow your progress with interest please let us know how you get on with your run.