psychological problems

[Willow00]

Hi,

I'm a 25 year old male who has recently been told I have a brugada type ecg after having blackouts 5 months ago. Brugada is not thought to be the issue, but I'm not really sure what the issue is with a brugada type ecg...

After these events I haven't felt right since with anxiety, depression, mood swings and phantom pains/feelings.

My question is, after going through an cardiac experience, have other people struggled to get back to some sort of normality? What have people done to ease or get through a time like this?

The constant worry/being on edge, along with palpitations most days is exhausting and is definitely taking its toll.

Thanks in advance.

[Rhinos67]

Yes I've definitely struggled with my mental health before, during after after my hospital stay.

I haven't kept it a secret and have asked for help wherever possible. GP, private counselling and Clinical Psychologist.

I also do guided meditation which helps sometimes but not always.

So my advice would be to speak to your GP and ask what help is available for you

Good luck

Joanne

[Thumper76]

Hello Willow00 and welcome. So sorry that you are suffering with your anxiety. Totally agree with Rhinos67’s reply as I too have struggled with anxiety as a lot of people on here have. My heart nurse put me in touch with a great psychologist. I also find walking helps. (Getting out in nature 🙂). Sending big hugs to you ❤️

[Thumper76]

I should also add, talk to your doctor/cardiologist about your feelings to try for some reassurance. Best wishes X

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Dear Willow00

A warm welcome to you from the forum, I hope that its members vast experience and knowledge will be a use and comfort to you as it has me and many others.

So sorry to hear of your worries and reading between the lines I can see that you feel that this comes for anxiety that at the moment seems to be running away from you.

First let me tell you that you are not alone and from now on we know of your struggles and will attempt to help you get through them.

Because you will get through this but not alone, you must reach out to the medical profession as you have us and get the ball rolling, there is plenty of help out here, you just have to ask, which your already doing by joining us here.

You mention your age and my heart { damaged } instantly felt for you but please know that this "happening" can happen to anyone at any age, it even crept into my life and I found it both destructive and lonely.

I got help { and still receiving it } to balance back my thoughts and life, as I said, the help is out here.

Please take care and keep us informed, your journey can help others as well as yourself, but for now you must concentrate on you and if you feel we can, please let us.