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BarbB---Is this in reponse to my note a day or two ago?? Thank you. Like today I often have lunch with a friend---people who don't criticize if I can't remember something, am slow getting around… read more
My depression has a huge hold on me ( and that was even before my dad passed a few weeks ago and I almost lost my diabetic cat . Any ideas for getting back to me ?
( I even stopped exercising which I did every day cause my diet well is not so good )
I bought turmeric in capsules I’m starting at one a day
I started an anti depressant but I heard they raise cholesterol . Does anyone have any info on that ?
My cholesterol was ck’d before starting… read more
I had a quadruple in March and also experienced AF and so was put on Rivaroxaban.A Cardiologist recently advised me after a 24 hour monitor which showed no AF that I should stop taking Rivaroxaban.He admitted it was a calculated move judging what was more likely a bleed or a stroke.The same monitor also showed that I have a slow heartbeat and so along with the Rivaroxaban the cardiologist advised me to stop taking a 1.25 mg beta blocker.My blood pressure went up immediately and my heart rate… read more
Patience and be your strong advocate. The pills can be a challenge, everyone is different. My friends again but for a while omg the side effects were horrific!
Had very bad reaction to Amiadorone. It was a terrible and terrifying experience! That was 3 years ago. I have been taking Sololol ever since then.
I find myself suddenly wanting to rush home and get back to "safety" when I am at a doctor's waiting room, a public elevator...And then I realize that although everyone in my family are wonderful helping me, I try not to need help so I don't feel like I am imposing.
Susan ….. just share time with a family member or friend ……there are some quiet little restaurants or share get together with everyone pitching in & bringing a small dish. Play card……..a board game… read more
tell me what you do to calm yourself/???
gee i was kicked off here that long . hi all hope all are relaxed
Keeping ahead of your Health and be Positive and not Sorry for yourself ,Look ahead.
I’m with you Cliff. Never had clinical depression so guess I can’t relate although this cardiac diagnosis has been a real bummer!
That’s funny that’s how I got into this mess . My first cardio kept telling me I looked good never listened . Found a new cardio . Much better 💕
Does heart disease get harder to live with as you get older. I'm only 33 years old. Just thinking how difficult it maybe in 10 years or so.
Hi Brian, I can’t really answer your question from personal experience bc I wasn’t diagnosed until my 60s. What I THINK would be harder would be to take it seriously; when I was young I would have… read more
That is so true. My husband and I were both having major falling-apart issues last year. Since we struggled to take care of one another, we included friends, neighbors, and family to help us. So… read more
