Feeling a little depressed!

Thanks to all for your comments, they are so very helpful!! To Angrysparrow, I am not really in a deep depression or anything near that, was just feeling a little down from time to time and just wanted to know if others had gone through that too!! As I have said during these posts, I had not known anyone that had had a PM, so was just wondering
l if feeling a little down was at least near normal, hehe!!'
Like I mentioned before, I am so glad to have found this site, because it really has been helpful!!! I appreciate so very much the responses to my questions. You guys are great and so many of you have a great personality and can make someone like me feel a whole lot better!!

Brenda Davis

3 Comments

It takes time

by Grateful Heart - 2014-10-15 09:10:02


It is a shock (no pun intended) when we learn there is a problem with our heart.

I found the more you educate yourself about your condition and device, the more comfortable you will become and then you can educate your family and friends too. It can take a little time to get to that point but you will get there.

It will be ok, so get back to the laughter and joy in your life. Laughter is always good medicine.

Ask your questions and keep a positive attitude....very important. We've all been through it.

Grateful Heart

ditto

by KAG - 2014-10-15 11:10:11

I consider myself to be a positive, glass is half full, person, but it was a huge shock to get my PM. I had no heart issues and wham with in a few weeks had my little buddy. That was last June and now I don't even think much about it. Mostly when people I know question whether I should be doing something. I have to stop and think, why shouldn't I? Then I remember I have the PM and that's what they're referring to. My standard response now is that of course I can, my PM will keep pacing away and doesn't care. Of course sometimes my sore muscles will let me know they don't like it. LOL

I found that getting back to my normal activities was the best medicine.
Kathy

Hang in there!

by Many Blessings - 2014-10-16 11:10:28

Hi Brenda,

Like others said, it really does take time for your body to adjust to things. It can take months, but you will feel better, I promise! It is not unusual to feel sad or upset afterwards, and you are definitely NOT alone! Are you taking any new medications that may be making you feel down? Some medications can make you feel depressed.

I have had major heart problems since birth (I'm 54), and have always had a very positive attitude and accepted all of my heart problems, procedures, OH surgeries, etc., like it was all normal, so for me, it wasn't a shock at all to find out my heart wasn't working right when it was time for my PM.

But, after I had my PM (CRT-P with AV Node Ablation) a couple of years ago, I was PISSED! I hated it! And as others out here will probably remember, I wanted it out NOW, no matter what would happen. I felt worse that I did before, had new problems, and my heart did not feel "normal" anymore (and it was in BAD shape before). Even though it was working less hard and more efficiently afterwards, it just didn't feel right.

And, as everyone else out here will tell you, you do get used to it. It does get better. You will feel better. And, you will get through this. I promise, promise, promise you, soon you will be reading other people's posts, looking back thinking, "OMG, I remember feeling exactly like that", and realizing how far you've come! Hang in there, it really does get better. I know, everyone out here will tell you that!

Pretty soon, you'll start noticing yourself feeling better, thinking more positively, and worrying less. When that happens, you are home free! And, it really does happen fast, once it starts happening. Right now, your body is trying to figure out what it going on, and your mind is trying to take it all in. Just remember, this is all a normal part of the process, and soon it will pass. And, it really does pass. Some people need some help (anti-anxiety/anti-depression) medication wise to get through the first few months or so. Others don't. I never used medication, but if you need it, ask for it. It does not make you weak to as for help.

Take care and hang in there!

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