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I had a mild heart attack in April . 1 stent fitted . On meds but can’t seem to accept that I’ll be fine …. Reassured by hospital and gp but 🤷‍♀️ . Anyone in sane situation please?

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I suggest you view your situation positively. Although you have had one heart attack like many on here (including me) your ongoing heart health risks have been reduced by the stent, medication and hopefully lifestyle changes you have undertaken. Plus many people have heart related issues and still live to a grand old age like my aunt who had three heart attacks, lived a full life, and survived to her her mid 90s. So take each day as it comes, enjoy life, and stop worrying about something that may never happen.

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BeKind28-

Hello :-)

I am not sane but wanted to reply to let you know this is perfectly normal after what you have been through

It comes as such a shock when we have a heart attack and can leave our confidence shattered literally and it takes time to build that back up again

It has been over 2 years since I had my first heart attack I went on to have a triple Bypass and I am still struggling but I do suffer with anxiety so please do not think 2 years later you will be

You are on meds now no doubt and they have had a good look at your heart and put that stent in to keep that blood flowing looking after yourself now and eating healthy getting a little exercise there could be more chance of someone else that thinks they have a healthy heart having a heart attack than you are at risk now as you have been treated

Give it time and if you still find you are struggling then ask about some Counselling if you feel this would help but you can always come and talk with us and hopefully you will see a lot of members that have been in your position some of which are healthier than they ever were before will go a little way in helping to gain your confidence back

Let us know how you get on :-) x

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yellow731

Hi we all in same boat ,but it does get better, some people get there quicker than others ,you will be fine , you lnow what needs to be done now you got the meds to help you .

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rpb1

Hi..

I had a heart attack June 2018. and had a

stent, 5 years on no problems at all you will

be fine, just make some lifestyle changes and you will be better more for doing so,

good luck and don’t worry, 👍

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SmokeAKipper

Yep most of us had this. The stent physical bit is done but the mental side is extreme. Talk to a councillor or get referred to a nurse . It takes time. Look on the positives, your alive. Set goals lose weight diet new hobby. What makes you happy ? New cat dog ? Change job?

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Hrty

Hi, been there (still there to a degree) and got that tshirt. What you are feeling is pretty normal. It's a shock to the system to find out that we are mortal and that our bodies aren't behaving as we'd like. I too had a "mild" heart attack, although one nurse was quite adamant there's no such thing, although in my case it wasn't possible to stent so I'm now being treated with meds. It takes time to come to terms with what happened and accept you'll be fine. As others have pointed out the journey to recovery differs fron one person to another but with support you can get there. Have you been offered or started rehab?

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Qualipop

My HA was now 5 years ago. I looked on it as a new start; a way to force myself to be healthier with diet, exercise, weight and smoking. I felt lucky to have survived it and be given a chance to change things before they got any worse. I didn't feel as if it was a death sentence; quite the opposite. It was a warning sign and I had the chance to live longer. I hope you c an maybe think that way.

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Survivor1952

My late mother had a triple bypass, she survived to 99 ...

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isobelhannah18

It took me months to calm down after my heart attack! This forum was a big support, also cardiac rehab made a big difference. I also referred myself for C.B.T. on the NHS which made a difference. Mainly it's just time, but it's perfectly normal to feel not quite sane!!

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Mangojamontoast

I had a stent after severe angina nearly 2 yrs ago- I think it did take about 18 months for my body to settle into stent and drug regime (which is now so much less than then!)- now I’m physically feeling ‘normal’y mental health has improved too- but so nice talking to a colleague who’s husband (aged 40) gone through similar stuff - support and understanding is vital! But also it IS ok to feel v crappy- it will pass and and your feelings will help others as you feel better… physically and mentally.. little steps… xxx

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