AF and anxiety

[Sawny15]

Ive now been on bisoprolol fumarate 5mg twice aday x edoxaban 60mg once aday since being diagnosed with AF dec 9th 2023 . Before this i took propanalol for migraine .this was stopped is stopping it causing the anxiety or is it taking the new tablets . I am feeling better every day . I still get odd flutter. But scared to do too much incase i set it off again . Ive started taking my dog short walks again . I see my doctor again 11th jan .

[BeKind28-]

Hello

It could be the change in medication causing the anxiety it might be getting the diagnosis and adapting to it which you will do

You have said you feel scared to do to much incase it triggers it of again so that sounds like it is making you a little anxious

I am not sure what support you are getting but the BHF Nurses are very good to talk to and maybe if you felt like it giving them a ring could help

I will put you the phone number on and let us know how you get on x

Heart Helpline team on 0300 330 3311 Mon-Fri 9-5pm

[Sawny15 in reply to BeKind28-]

Thank you x thank you for the phone number . . I will call them in week

[BeKind28- in reply to Sawny15]

x

[Sawny15 in reply to BeKind28-]

I rang the bhf nurse . She was very kind . Listened to what i was saying x gave me good advice . Thank you x

[BeKind28- in reply to Sawny15]

Hello

This is good news I a so glad you found it so helpful and got some good advice

Thank you for the update x

[SaxmanAD]

Hi, Anxiety is normal but just take things at your own pace & don't beat yourself up. I'm further down the road on my journey post cardio version & meds settled in & still get flutters & beats. It's good to chat & taking our doggos for walks I found was real therapy.

[Sawny15]

Thank you for your reply . Im trying hard not too . I love taking walter out idont go far only round the block . X yes talking to people while im out . . I think im trying too hard to find me before the AF happened . Hope you are ok

[SaxmanAD]

Hey I'm ok thanks for asking. You will find a version of you which won't be the same however I find making everyday count is a blessing and when I get down I start to think about when I was in AF before I knew I was in AF if that makes sense and how ill and tired I really felt. If I need a rest I take a rest and life isn't now at the same pace as it used to be. However I'm back working and have a manual job and loving life.

[Sawny15 in reply to SaxmanAD]

Yes im trying to be more positive . Every day i feel a bit better. . Be glad when ive had echo scan x 24hr tape . Enjoy your work x loving life . Take care