Anxiety is one of the most common psychological effects of cardiac arrest. Posts covering the causes, symptoms and practical management of anxiety during recovery.
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
We’ve all been there – comparing our recovery journey to someone else’s. “Mary was back at work after only a month!” “John was running marathons six months later!” It’s tempting to measure our own progress against others, but the truth is that every survivor’s path is different. In this article, I’ll explore why no two … Read more
Experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest can be one of the most traumatic events a person can go through. In addition to the physical impacts, the emotional toll of surviving cardiac arrest can be immense. You may be grappling with feelings and mood changes that leave you feeling like a different person. Rest assured, what you … Read more