Well it’s a month since the Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK meetup. I posted at the time saying how much I enjoyed it, how inspired I had been and how much I got out of the day. 1 month on I feel a follow up post is required because I am still feeling the benefits from that day. Since my SCA I have always tried to be positive about things, get the most out of life and carry on as normal however no one can really appreciate the emotional aspect of being an SCA survivor until you are one so leading a normal life afterwards can sometimes be difficult.
I work full time have my own business as well and also have my 87 year old dad to take care of plus I do like to make the most of my free time so generally I do lead a full and active life but my biggest obstacle seems to have been the anxiety and panic attacks something which I am sure most of us are familiar with especially the vicious circle of palpitations or fast heartbeat causing anxiousness which it turn makes them worse.
Whilst I tried my hardest not to let this affect my life it was not always possible however since spending the afternoon of June 24th in a room full of people in the same situation as me I have not had a single attack. I have certainly felt a lot better about things since that day, a few people have even commented that I seem more like my old self than I have done for a long time so it seems I am now seeing longer term benefits from the meetup as well as short term ones so from me a massive thank you to Paul and Tabatha for organising it and to everyone associated with this group for the wonderful work they do