emotional

hi all
is there any connection between implants and emotions? I had crt-d in april and lately I have been quick to tears and feeling weepy for no reason. other than that, I am fine. thanks

4 Comments

Big Time association between...

by donr - 2014-10-04 07:10:57

....Implant & emotions.

It is not "Common," nor is it rare, but it happens frequently. Tears, anxiety, feeling "Down," sometimes depression. they all occur, so do not feel like you are the Lone Ranger!

The best thing is to admit it to yourself & a close family member who UNDERSTANDS. If your family is like some, there is no sympathetic ear to hear you talk, so you need to find professional help that specializes in cardiac patients.

An unfortunate fact is that a lot of the world doesn't think that a PM implant is a serious cardiac intervention, but it is. No, it does not rank up there with a valve job, a CABG or a transplant, but face it, someone has been inside your heart, sinking harpoons in its walls & that just is not a normal thing to have happen at a quiet day at the office.

You did not really characterize the seriousness of your teary -eyed events, so I cannot comment much further.

But - if you think it is affecting how you perform the normal tasks of daily living, you should seek out a pro to listen & guide you. This is especially true if you slip into depression.

The sooner you see someone the better.

Donr

tears

by jessie - 2014-10-05 09:10:53

yes it happened to me. i was very blessed to have a husband who had already looked it up and so he knew what to expect and told me it is a bit of an adjustment and so cry if you must. hope this helps and i also had frank, susan pacergirl , cabgpatch, blake and many others eight years ago august oh and also smitty cant forget him and peter from england who we unfortunately lost. karen A and billie who i miss daily. so make some pacer friends and carry on as best you can jessie

Yes there is a connection !

by IAN MC - 2014-10-06 06:10:54

I experienced a very definite connection between implant and emotions . I was much happier after getting a PM ; I just hadn't been enjoying fainting at all.

I'm sorry that you are reacting differently, cape cod and hope that you get back to normal soon

Ian

Not sure

by SteveE - 2014-10-09 09:10:10

I'm not sure if there is a connection between PM implants and emotional episodes, but I do know there is a known link between other invasive heart procedures (like valve repair/replacement, bypass, etc.) and extremes of emotion. Books have been written on the subject. I think the mind unconsciously reacts to the new knowledge of how close we came to death and how precious our "new" lives are, and we react emotionally.

I know that after my "rebuild" (valve, bypass and PM), I was extraordinarily emotional for many months. I would react with no intent or understanding of why the episode was taking place. Over the 3 1/2 years since surgery, the effects have gradually subsided, to the point that now I feel I am about where I was before all this took place.

So, I would not be at all surprised if you are unusually emotional for a bit. Hang in there and it should subside. As we counsel valve patients, though, if it seems to be too severe or lasts too long, consult a professional. Some folks do need some psychological of psychiatric help to get over this. If it is effecting your ability to live your life, get help. Don't try to tough it out.

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