Dennis 47
I have to agree with you the depression one minute you’re fine and the next minute your mood has chaned to sadness that takes me days to come out of. I just pray its the only thing that helps mes.

Hi all,
I've tried my best to not get into this decussion. Everyone it talking about your cardiologist discussing psychiatric problems that come up with heart problems. It is as simple as this, I have 3 degrees, 2 bachelor's degrees; one Fine Arts and the other in Graphic Design both are in Art but two different areas of studies, and a Masters in Visual studies. This allowed me to teach in a number of area at a University level. Your pay is based on educational background.
I would rather have my interventionalist cardiologist and my electrophysiologist cardiologist that can do my heart surgery then a psychiatrist. It's all based on there fields of study. I have special medical issues and the symptoms I experience so I have to have an internal medicine specialist as my PCP. Seeing a general practitioner almost caused me irreversible kidney damage from an UTI.
So when your cardiologist doesn't decuss psychiatric with you is like a podiatrist preforming open heart surgery. It is outside their field of study.
Take care,
Robin

I think the doctors don’t talk enough about the emotional impact. It is scary to learn we have a heart problem. Only my main cardiologist acknowledged that.

The thing I don't like is when Drs tell you have this or that condition with your heart ,then do no further care or treatment. And just leave you wondering alot .

That depression and anxiety just simply come along with the heart issues—just like with cancer or COPD. We are naturally fearful, anxious, and sad. Fortunately I have a NP who is my primary care. She realized she needed to ask. And I realized I needed to be honest. Anti-anxiety medication is wonderful. I still feel sad and worried at times, but it does not consume all my thoughts. I’m able to make plans for the immediate and longer range future. As my condition progresses, I’m able to accept with grace and activity (I hope) so my kids don’t worry all the time. It needs o be talked about enough that people aren’t afraid to ask.