Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common after cardiac arrest, affecting both survivors and co-survivors. Posts covering symptoms, treatment options and recovery journeys.
Just over 5 years ago, I dropped dead for the first time sitting on this sofa (bet you can’t guess which seat ). Luckily I was sitting next to a paramedic! It’s needed to go to sofa heaven for a long, long time – but bizarrely it became my ‘safe’ space. In my head, if … Read more
WARNING – Please be aware that the following article describes a resuscitation event, albeit with some humor but some may find it unsettling I organised a “do” a couple of weeks ago for my social club who have had limited meetings over the last 18 months or so. We had some potential new members, some … Read more
Trigger warning over details of trauma and PTSD Hello folks, I’ve been waiting and wanting to make this post for a long time now. If you are struggling with anxiety or flashbacks from an SCA then look at accessing EMDR therapy. My mum had an SCA in August 2017 at the world athletics championships in … Read more