LIFE

[blindfould]

Why do we take life fr granted? only a few weeks ago I was cycling to work daily then doing a 10-hour shift 5 days a week now I am basically f#'@;d. THE heart is like god we only notice when things go wrong.

[Heythrop51]

This actually applies to much of our bodies; arms, legs, eyes and internal ones like lungs, kidneys and liver. I am now losing weight and trying to reduce cholesterol and HbA1c. Fortunately smoking went when my mortgage went from 7% to 15%! I imagine many remember those days!

[fedupoffeelingtired]

We all take it for granted until something goes wrong. Then our attitude changes. If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be??

[SpiritoftheFloyd in reply to fedupoffeelingtired]

Easy - God I wished I had never started smoking all those years ago, tried so so many times to stop, the HA last December finally brought me to my senses! I'd give my younger self the advice to not smoke.

[Outandabout in reply to SpiritoftheFloyd]

Lose weight - it's so much easier when you are young than later. I hesitate to say this but we are all taking the matter too lightly.

[Pinky1985 in reply to fedupoffeelingtired]

Wish I’d not smoked wish I had gone to gym but hey can we change it no would we have had as much fun that way life’s for living Amen

[Bagrat]

Everyone finds change stressful, otherwise why send folk on change management courses. Sometimes circumstances force us to reevaluate what life is all about. Our world may shrink in some ways but our depth of understanding increases.

I know that considering the plight of others is regarded as a poor coping strategy but we have much to be thankful for even when our physical prowess is less.

Easy for me to say as I am not f$#@*d yet!!

Regarding advice to my younger self, tell people how you feel, hug more and save anger for things of importance

[Auntielala in reply to Bagrat]

I was coping fine with arrhythmia, now been referred back to cardiologist for suspected AF, and being treated for high blood pressure, worrying but coping with it fine, but I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 months ago, had mastectomy and now having chemo, now that has really impacted my attitude. I have completely re-evaluated my outlook on life and realised I am not invincible and no longer take life for granted. I am looking forward to the end of cancer treatment, having heart controlled by cardiologists, being healthy again, and I will never take life for granted again.

[Bagrat in reply to Auntielala]

I quite agree. Just about halfway through radiotherapy for breast cancer. No chemo though just hormone tabs so getting off lightly. If only our minds could stick to what is happening and worry less about what ifs. Sending best wishes

[Auntielala in reply to Bagrat]

Thank you so much, so true about the what ifs. All the very best to you too.

[Auntielala]

We all take life for granted I think. We think we're invincible until something serious happens to our bodies and we feel vulnerable. It's a shock and it does make us rethink. Good luck, I wish you recovery and good health.

[Expostie]

I was in the same place still playing 5 aside football at 60 then bang ! replacement aortic valve but it does not matter how many times you say to someone enjoy life while you can why ! because it wont happen to me ! is the the reply.

[Hidden]

Maybe it’s a blessing that it’s been spotted the alternative is much worse 😉😁 keep smiling ❤️

[Ianc2]

Yes you have to smile. When I was young I used to go to weddings and people used to dig me in the ribs and say "You're next". Now I am older and go to funerals.....

[Curlyman83]

Feel like this all the time. Feel like a massive burden on the family. Wish it was all just the way it used to be. You don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone.