Heart attack

[Bramall87]

Hi. Not really sure what to put. I had a heart attack on the 31st of July. And a stent fitted. I was discharged on the 8th of August. My life style was not great as I'm in recovery and use to abuse steroids. Am trying not to beat my self up to much as I'm scared and very anxious.

I.never thought when I was younger all the abuse would catch me this young. I'm clean now and cutting down the smoking.

I just feel very alone and scared that it's to late to have a normal life again.

I'm just waiting on going back in to recovery housing. As from 14 I abused alcohol and drugs. I relapsed during lockdown. 4 years killing my self. And now I want to live.

Av not touched a thing since I had the heart attack amd they detoxed me. The staff where amazing and didn't treat me like an addict. I'm getting all the help I needed now. But feel it maybe to late to have a normal healthy life. Am not feeling sorry for my self. But I am scared. As I did this to my self.

[DWizza]

Hi Bramall87, it sounds like you’ve reached a point where you’ve realised how good a healthy life is and made a decision to pursue it 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻. I’m a year post my Nstemi heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery and im loving my rebirth. I’ve learned so much about myself and grateful for the love and support from my family , friends and fellow hearties on this forum. It’s never too late , once you’ve made that decision , pursue the goal , it’s never ending goal and an interesting journey. I’m addicted to working to keep my new pipes clear , keeping my stats for blood pressure, heart rate , cholesterol, blood sugars etc all on point. I felt like I had let the side down by having a heart attack. I cried like a baby a couple of times in hospital. I’m so grateful to be here and enjoying life. Learn about nutrition, cut out the unnecessary ultra processed foods , fuel your body with great natty foods, learn about your medication if you have any , ask questions on this forum , reach out to the BHF on line nurses for chat ,and get immediate advice . Enjoy life 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[Bramall87 in reply to DWizza]

Thank you mate. Yer I phoned them yesterday. Eating g really healthy. Cut down smoking loads. But getting help with that. I can relate to that in hospital. Thank you. I hope this is my new life. 💪🏻👊🏻

[TracyAdmin Partner]

Hello

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt message with all the members. I am sure you are not alone and will not be the only person having experienced similarities in their life. It is important to recognise that you have now turned a corner, pressed the reset button and made positive steps forward in taking care of yourself and looking to the future.

Have you spoken to your doctor about support with self esteem etc? Perhaps you might find the NHS Talking Therapies nhs.uk/mental-health/talkin... helpful? You do not require a referral from your GP{, as you and can self-refer yourself. They are trained counsellors who will be able to provide specialist support and advice.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for the future, but if you prefer to have a chat with one of our Patient Services Team, please do not hesitate to contact us: heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/...

Kind regards

TracyAdmin

[Bramall87 in reply to TracyAdmin]

Thank you. I'm under the mental health team as an out patient. They have been really supportive. I speak to them daily. Heart rehab have sorted me a referral for therapy. Amd crises have referred me to a mental heath group

[TracyAdmin Partner in reply to Bramall87]

I am very pleased to hear you are receiving the support you need.

Take care,

TracyAdmin

[jackiesj]

Bramall87....I hope you are doing ok now...we all have some regrets in life and must be careful that doesnt push us back. let me know how you are now...we all need courage. best wishes.