Has heart failure affected your mental health? What has helped you cope?There is a direct connection between emotional and physical health. Having a chronic illness is associated with increases in depression and anxiety, which can then lead to more physical health...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
Which heart failure symptom bothers you the most?Living with heart failure often means navigating a multitude of symptoms that can profoundly impact our daily lives. Whether it's shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling, or something else entirely, each...Reactions 0 reactions Comments81 repliesSymptomsCoping
Energy returnsI am on a roller coaster ride. When I was diagnosed with acute heart failure 4 months ago. No energy, pain, shortness of breath, no nausea. Just the last 5...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCoping
Welcome to Heart-Failure.net! Introduce yourself!This is a community for anyone affected by heart failure. Let's get to know each other! Are you a caregiver? Have you been diagnosed with heart failure? What brings you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments48 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingDiagnosis
MECHNICAL HEART VALVESI had open heart surgery and received 2 mechanical heart valves. Now a few years later I have the symptoms as before. I'm wondering if another valve has gone bad...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Multiple Issues, Not Just HFI would like to know how one copes with multiple diseases including HF (20% EF). Mentally, it is a challenge for me to stay positive. I have Chronic Pancreatitis, Chronic...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesEjection FractionCopingDepression
Heart Failure & Maintaining Quality of LifeCoping and maintaining ones' quality of life can be difficult with all the challenging symptoms, impaired physical function, treatment demands, stress, and so much more. How does one living with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments40 repliesCopingLifestyle Changes
Facing FearsWhat fears have you faced during your heart failure journey? Do you have fears that you would still like to face? Share your experience, inspiration, motivation, or tips for facing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCoping
Medication Side EffectsSometimes certain medications make us feel "off," worse, or even sick because we experience side effects. Every person is different, and different medications can impact people in various ways. Have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCopingSide Effects
PVC Hi there, I have frequent PVCs has anyone had an ablation for this procedure with good results Thanks...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCoping