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Family Understanding and Heart Disease

Posted on April 06, 2018

"I know heart disease is difficult for others to understand... It is hard feeling like I am judged for having heart issues." - A member on MyHeartDiseaseTeam

Realizing you need help after a heart disease diagnosis is not always easy because some feel less independent while others may fear lack of understanding from family.

On MyHeartDiseaseTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with heart disease, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Family understanding is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are a few question-and-answer threads about family understanding:

Here are some conversations about family understanding:

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Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyHeartDiseaseTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

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Posted on April 06, 2018
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