Anxiety is one of the most common psychological effects of cardiac arrest. Posts covering the causes, symptoms and practical management of anxiety during recovery.
Well today is my 47th birthday (09/09) and 27 days since my youngest son’s SCA. I’m also a twin and my twin brother suffered a heart attack on 20th July so lots of happy tears today. Both my brother and my son are now fine – my brother has a stent fitted and lifestyle changes, … Read more
Most of us who are using the Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK Facebook group and this website are going to have some experience of dealing with trauma- be it our own or because we’re helping someone else cope with theirs. So, what exactly is trauma? Well, I researched it and trauma is an emotional response to … Read more
Guest post by Fiona I subscribe to BHF Heartmatters magazine and there are some really encouraging and helpful articles this month. There is an article about preparing for a holiday and two life stories of people who had overcome their fears and lack of confidence after their heart illness, it’s certainly something I can relate to. I have … Read more