I am 2 months post aortic valve replacement, aortic repair, and closure of left atrial appendage after a severe atrial fibrillation attack sent me to the emergency ...Read more
I am 2 months post aortic valve replacement, aortic repair, and closure of left atrial appendage after a severe atrial fibrillation attack sent me to the emergency room. I only had a few days to prepare for the surgery. Now I am trying to recover and do my best best to keep a positive attitude but I'm find myself very depressed most of the time. Before I was discharged from the hospital I was also diagnosed with severe anemia and pre diabetes. I already have macular degeneration degeneration so could possibly lose my sight on top of everything else . I am only 69 but there is no joy in my life anymore . My husband is very supportive and understanding but I feel so depressed and angry angry most of the time. I feel terrible asking total strangers for advice but maybe someone here has felt the same way I do. Any suggestions or ideas are welcome. This is my first post and I am sorry it is so sad.
Pat Bluemel Cardiac blues are a real thing. Frustration is too. Talk to your MD about therapy to get you over thi ... Read more
Pat Bluemel Cardiac blues are a real thing. Frustration is too. Talk to your MD about therapy to get you over this hump of depression. (I take lexapro). Also, make sure you are getting plenty of light. Sit in the sun a bit each day and find one thing every morning to feel grateful for. You'll get over this. One day at a time.
Kathy Turner After I finally asked for help, I decided I was stupid for not asking before. I am so much better no ... Read more
Kathy Turner After I finally asked for help, I decided I was stupid for not asking before. I am so much better now. A little mood elevator did the trick. Lexapro. I am now 6 months post surgery and doing great.
Marie Myers I experienced the roller coaster emotions for many months. I used relaxing,calming, and acceptence vi ... Read more
Marie Myers I experienced the roller coaster emotions for many months. I used relaxing,calming, and acceptence videos on UTube to help me cope, and I still use them daily. The blue feelings have lessened with time. I keep up with some physical activity, sunlight, and yoga/meditation. It will get better with time. Don't hesitate to try an antidepressant if your doc thinks it may help you. Keep us posted!
Mary Letschert I now know what bi-polar feels like. out of control feeling from one minute to the next. I am now pos ... Read more
Mary Letschert I now know what bi-polar feels like. out of control feeling from one minute to the next. I am now post-op 9 months and doing great, although still have my moments of doubt about myself in the self confidence department which I never had before but my horses and equine therapy are helping. Don't be hard on yourself and give yourself time to heal. the trauma on ones body and soul are real. Be patient . be kind to yourself
