Post heart attack mental health

[Claire2405]

Morning, feeling very deflated today. Yesterday was the one month mark of my HA. I’ve been feeling stronger so booked in to get my hair done. I’d only been in the chair half an hour ans the sweat just started pouring off me and I just felt so queasy. Next thing there’s a first aider next to me ringing an ambulance. By the time the paramedic had arrived I’d taken my GTN and the sweating had stopped but still felt really sick. ECG in ambulance was fine but paramedics strongly advised a trip to a&e so I went. 5 hours later second ECG was ok troponin was at 22. Think if I had had chest pain I would still be there but I was allowed home. I’m meant to be retuning to work on 25th may now I’m thinking if I can’t cope with getting my hair done how will I cope with work. I just want my life back. Sorry for the long read I just needed to say it ❤️

[Brad08]

That does sound very worrying, have you spoke to work about going back, maybe on reduced hours as a phased return to work? I had my ha 4 weeks ago as well and I need another stent next Friday, the thought of going back in play on my minds as well so I understand and from what I have seen in this group we are not alone.

My work has agreed a shorter week I can adjust as needed. I was also advised to talk to my doctor an extend my time off if needed. I am worried about doing a full days work but I will self monitor and put my self first as I have a family.

Hope that helps.

🙂

[Claire2405 in reply to Brad08]

Hi Thankyou for replying to me. Yes I should be going back as a phased return but after yesterday I’m wondering how I will cope with everyday pressure of work. Stuff that wouldn’t usually bother me. Difficult customer or everyday pressures etc. It’s totally knocked me

[Nettekin]

Hi Clare, sorry to hear of your frightening experience yesterday. Did the hospital conclude it was heart related, or do you think it may have been a panic attack? I am desperate to get my hair done, but I know my hairdressers shop is always really hot, even without a mask, so for now I will wait. How are you feeling today? Will you be speaking to your GP about this? Thinking of you. X

[Claire2405 in reply to Nettekin]

The doctor in a&e said something along the lines of my body simulating a heart attack because of the heat etc. It’s definitely put me off going back for a while. X