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
Should I be concernedHi. I am hoping to see the opinions of others. I am 42 years old. Earlier this year I weighed 434 pounds, and I am down to 384 pounds. So...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptomsMental Health
Seeking Natural Methods for Unblocking Heart ArteriesHello, I am new here. I just joined because my recent cardio stress test shows I have blockages, but I am allergic to iodine and x-rays, and thus I cannot...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceDiet & NutritionHealthcare TeamMental Health Newly DiagnosedResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
Who do you usually turn to for support? Living with heart failure can be overwhelming, but having connections can make a big difference in managing it and improving mental health. Having a support system of friends and family...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 repliesFriends & FamilyMental Health Coping
how important is counseling in real for mental healthCounseling is like a lifeline for your mental well-being. It's a safe space where you can untangle the knots in your mind, confront struggles, and discover coping strategies. Imagine it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingMental Health
How do you manage stress?Stress management is a significant lifestyle change for anyone living with heart failure. Stress can speed up the heart, which can result in adverse effects when it occurs frequently or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesLifestyle ChangesSleepMental Health
Cardiovascular Disease and depressions I worry about my husband after open heart surgery....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingMental Health
How can High Blood Pressure lead to get Heart Attack?Nowadays most people are effecting by Heart attacks irrespective of age. There are some causes that can lead to getting Heart attacks. High blood pressure is one of them, Can...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesHealthcare TeamMental Health Awareness
New here..anxiety aboundsOver the past holiday i spent 17 days in the hospital with HF, kid ey and liver failure..ef is 25%..3 mo the ago I was fine other than really struggling...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesMental Health DepressionLifestyle Changes
Question for my fellow caregiversWhat do you do to practice self-care? I have been struggling with this lately. My old hobbies have really started to bore me. I think mostly because I have been...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesMental Health Tips & AdviceCaregiving