Survivor guilt — the feeling of not deserving to have survived when others didn’t — is a complex and common emotion experienced by many cardiac arrest survivors.
Surviving an SCA is a remarkable achievement but can also bring many challenges and difficulties. One of these challenges is dealing with blame from others or yourself. Some people may blame you for having an SCA or suggest that you could have prevented it by making different choices. Others may blame themselves for being unable … Read more
Life’s serendipitous moments can be both awe-inspiring and perplexing. For those who have experienced a near-death encounter, such as surviving a cardiac arrest, the line between good fortune and the lingering aftermath becomes blurred. In this article, we delve into the captivating tale of a cardiac arrest survivor, exploring the paradox of their survival and … Read more
What is it about surviving a sudden cardiac arrest that makes us feel special? I felt pretty special after those early confusing weeks passed. On the compost heap of feelings and emotions, I was experiencing at the time, this was the most puzzling. It wasn’t as if surviving the arrest was like swimming to shore … Read more