damaged heart

[flatcap54]

Have opted to sign a do not attempt cardi0pulmonary resuscitation

[Jamie1995]

Hello there, I read your post but feel perhaps it wasn't complete. You sound to be having a tough time and I would love to try to help if you feel able to give more details.

Best wishes, Sue

[flatcap54 in reply to Jamie1995]

Thank you for your concern, yes I am having a rough time at the moment taking all the medication as prescribed but these seem to create more problems reason I have elected for a dnar is because as well as the heart problems my copd is becoming worse again and in the event of my heart stoping if i am revived the copd will be worse so enough is enough if that happens. Sorry to go on a bit but am feeling very low at the moment.

[0163SLH in reply to flatcap54]

This makes me very sad 😥 please don't give up . There are so many wonderful people on here that can support you . I don't have your condition so can't relate but there is ALWAYS someone to talk to . You say in the event of your heart stopping ,well it may not . So please try to lift your spirits while it's beating 💓never apologise for feeling low and never say you are going on. No one on here would ever think that xx

[flatcap54 in reply to 0163SLH]

Thank you for your concern, I hear what you are saying but I have already suffered to nervous breakdowns in the past and now this, there is only so much I can take but I do find that this sight does help a lot especially as it is anonymous and it certainly shows that I am not alone and that there are some very caring and understanding people on this site Thank you one and all

[0163SLH in reply to flatcap54]

Just take care and hold on in there ...

[flatcap54 in reply to 0163SLH]

Thank you

[Fish4Info]

It's obviously you're choice as to whether you sign a DNR ... and it may be something you want to discuss with your next of kin, family, and/or Drs to be sure of you decision. I completely respect that. I would like to say that a friend of mine was resuscitated after having a sudden cardiac arrest SCA while out jogging. Luckily one of his running mates was a cardiologist and another a cardiac nurse. My friend had another 4 or 5 years of high quality life - seeing the world before another SCA unfortunately took him. This time he was on his own :-(. I think his ex-pat lifestyle contributed to his repeat SCA - but he certainly made the most of things after a resuscitation. Everything, I guess, depends on quality of life ... or perceived quality of life.

[flatcap54 in reply to Fish4Info]

I have no family or friends so there is no one else to consider regarding this decision.

[Fish4Info in reply to flatcap54]

I can tell from the other posts that you are having a tough time ... which I am sorry to hear. With a low mood, I really suggest you talk to your GP and/or practice nurse because they will know more about you. The general point I was trying to make was that resuscitation need not be the end of the world so to speak. But there are scenarios that I foresee for myself where I would prefer DNR.. I have even drafted an Advance Directive to clarify those for my next of kin.

As well as GP, you could also try NHS 111. In urgent cases they can make instant referrals to GPs and/or the Ambulance Service. This may be relevant if you can't get through to your GP.

Another chat service currently run by the RVS for the NHS is the check-in and chat service run by NHS Volunteers. This is really intended for lonely people who are self isolating. It sounds like this could help you too. This doesnt replace any medical stuff ... but is a chance to talk to a friendly person.

If you are really low maybe the Samaritans can help too. They're probably really good ... because their trained to deal with people facing big challenges.

Obvs I'm not a health care professional so these are just thoughts that might help.

There are a lot of good people on here ... so keep posting and it will help to see things in a different way.

[flatcap54 in reply to Fish4Info]

Iappreciate what you are saying and it makes sense my decision to DNAR is not one that was taken lightly but after a lot of thought and at the end of the day it is my choice to make.

[Bishop1]

Good Morning flatcap54. Been reading your post. Hope you are feeling a little bit brighter. It's very tough to be suffering and having no family or friends to support you. . There's lots of great people on this site to listen to each other with our moans and groans. Take care and try and look forward x x