Question: How do I cope with the cognitive aftermath of my cardiac arrest when my concerns about brain injury are often dismissed? As a cardiac arrest survivor, you may find yourself grappling with not just the physical ramifications of your ordeal but also the often overlooked cognitive challenges that accompany it. It’s not uncommon for … Read more
In the still of the night or the pause between footsteps in another room, the silence suddenly becomes deafening. The primal panic switch that flips inside when a partner makes an ambiguous sound or doesn’t respond to a text quickly enough. How the mind races to its darkest conclusions – has it happened again? Waiting … Read more
The new year often brings reflections on the past and resolutions for the future. For cardiac arrest survivors, this reflection carries profound weight. Staring mortality in the face brings life into sharp focus – you have been granted an unexpected second chance. How will you use it? This is a pivotal opportunity to re-evaluate your … Read more