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[Myrtledene]

After having 2 stents fitted does anyone have anxiety or nervousness

[Nettekin]

Hi myrtledene. As comes across on lots of replies on this site, after a heart 'incident' there is always going to be some anxiety and nervousness. I personally think it would be abnormal if you weren't concerned. What you will find is as time goes by these feelings reduce, although may never disappear completely. My nstemi and 2 stents was in July 2019 and I still worry at the odd twinge, but it is no longer the first thing I think of in the morning and the last thing at night. Take your medication, eat well and exercise - and look forward to the rest of your life. Hope this helps and best wishes for your recovery xx

[Myrtledene in reply to Nettekin]

Thanks for your reply that has helped me alot.I am ticagrelor for a year I thought it was side effects to that

[Nettekin in reply to Myrtledene]

Of course if mental health issues are seriously impacting your life it may be worth speaking to your gp

[Hidden]

Hi, its a natural response to such a major event. Don't be concerned I had 2 stents in Aug 20 and still feels anxiety issues. It will be over with time and soon you will be 100% fine

[Myrtledene in reply to Hidden]

Thanks That's reassured me

[EmmyLaury12]

I had one stent in April 2020.

I still have anxious episodes but get by now much better than the early days following HA.

I think time is a great healer and I’m sure you’ll get there because I did and initially I suffered chronic anxiety.

Breathing exercises/ meditation/CBT all helped me immensely to try and get calmness in my body again .

Hope you get on ok .

If you are still constantly worrying and anxious I would speak to your G.P.

Take care x

[Myrtledene in reply to EmmyLaury12]

Thanks I am getting better dont have it everyday I am active go walking everyday I think it is the thought of getting covid makes me nervous more

Thanks for your help

[Prada47]

Hi It will pass !!I am 39 years in August from a Heart Attack and 6 years post Bypass Surgery, with 3 years post stents. I have a 100% blocked Right Coronary Artery and Mild to Moderate and sometimes Severe Heart Failure. Do I worry ? not really I work on the basis should anything go wrong I will be whisked off in an Ambulance to either the Cath lab or Coronary Care Unit be patched up and sent on my way. That is my coping strategy I have been fixed a few times so why not next time. I am not being flippant it is something that works for me, could you imagine spending almost 40 years worrying about tomorrow it doesn't bear thinking about!!!

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My Heart Nurse told me there is every chance something else will get you long before your Heart does, and I don't worry about that.