a new worse me

[Pnelson]

had second heart attack 5 weeks ago on leaving hospital found i was feeling tearful and low for no reason, i am tiered all the time, irritable and snappy. has anyone else had this and if so how long did it last

[Khonkaen]

Feeling tearful for no reason, following a second heart attack? You have every reason, hope you find some support as soon as possible and a solution to you problem very quickly. My very best wishes...

[Khonkaen]

I had one heart attack and 4 months on feel the same as you, except crying...and I wish I could. I am sure most people on this forum feel the same as you. I am surprised others haven't answered you posting so you feel less alone. My very best wishes.

[Zena166]

Hi Pnelson. I’m sorry to hear you are not so good at the moment. You are still in shock following your 2nd heart attack and it’s only 5 weeks ago. You should be offered the same rehab as you were 1st time. So do take up the offer. You may also want to talk to your GP about counselling so you can talk about your emotions. You probably are feeling a variety of emotions anger frustration fear I don’t think you can put a time limit on your feelings other than it does get easier the further away from the event but that doesn’t help when you’re in the middle of it. 2 years on and I still sit and cry occasionally! Take each day as it comes and build on each positive. Be kind to yourself you’ve had a rough few weeks. Keep positive and do talk to your family and friends about your feelings. Take care. Sending positive thoughts and hugs. Zena xx

[Maisie2014]

Hi Pnelson. It’s 7 months since my heart attack and I feel emotionally I’m just turning the corner. I’m not bursting into tears all the time and I’m not as angry. It’s weird feeling you’re not in control of your emotions. This week has been a good week but I’m taking each day as it comes. This site helps. I’ve had a couple of knock backs with my health mainly due to the weather and the meds but I’m getting there. I’m sure you will too. Take care.

[Speakeazi]

Hi Pnelson

Well of course you are feeling tearful and low, snappy and irritable -you have every reason to. A HA is a horrible thing to happen and to have a second one even more so. Perhaps we all just expect too much of ourselves to be able to return to our own equilibrium too soon. And perhaps our close well meaning family expect it too.

Please seek out some help whether from your GP, try talking to one of the BHF nurses next week. Have you a friend or family member you can be totally honest with about how you are feeling? If not, come back an post again-we’ll be here to get you through the weekend.

Take care and do see if you can get out even for a short stroll in the fresh air- so long as it’s between the gusty winds and torrential rain!

Sara x