it’s 12 months today that my life changed. I got on board a topsy turvey roller coaster. As a child I’d never been a fan of roller coasters they upset me at times and can make me feel sick. But here I am still riding it at 12 months. But for all the downs it’s taken me on there’s coming up on the other side of the dips. And that’s apart from still being here to ride it. I’ll forgive you if you get bored and don’t read it all- it’s only my waffle 😂😂
Here’s some the positive’s of my roller coaster journey
I’ve met people I wouldn’t have otherwise met, at rehab, swimming and cardiac gym. as well as on this site.
I’ve made new friends at cardiac gym, I’m not as obsessed as I was with the push push push to keep fit
I’ve not put on any weight yet despite load’s of medications and doing less
I’m finishing work today my contract ends after 12 months off sick. I’m not sad as it’s totally right for me yes I’ll miss people I like but I’m still going to keep in touch
Financially whilst not got loads of £ we can cope
I’ve learnt new things about myself. And accepted some things about myself I don’t particularly like.
I love getting out in the fresh air. I’ve got more time to do this and I appreciate the beauty of nature more .
I’m walking further and my walking up any hill is now a bit faster than a snail
As I’m not rushing everywhere my driving is slower, I’m hoping to avoid anymore speeding courses ( having already done 2)
I’m spending more time with my grandson. We’re going on holiday with my daughter/ son-in-law and grandson soon
After 12 months on the roller coaster my fitness has improved a lot from the starting point. And even though cleaning the house takes me longer I can now do it
After 6 months on the roller coaster I went back to swimming. I’ve now moved on from the slow to medium lane
I’ve got plans for when I’ve managed a few more expected roller coaster dips are sorted out to volunteer at my local library. It needs volunteers to be able to stay open
As well as family and friends who’ve helped me along the way I’ve had this site and a counsellor. All of whom I still need.
Anyway I’m sure there’s more. But to celebrate my journey’s progress I’m off for a short break in the Lake District, a hotel we went to at my journey’s outset. I shouldn’t have to use the lift this time and can see how much my being able to do stuff has improved
good luck to all of you on a similar journey. Don’t forget to look for the positive’s x
Bad day. 
Yippee I’ve made it. 
Hello & pleased to be part of something outside my comfort zone & is new to me but hopefully will be a better way to meet like minded peeps 
Struggling mentally after heart attack.
