Depression as a result of heart failure
Depression is apparently more common in heart faiure patients than cancer patients. Is that because heart failure doesn't go away ever? What do you think? How do you cope with depression when it hits?
Hi there, and thanks for highlighting this very important aspect of heart failure. We have a few articles on our site that discuss heart failure and depression. I'm linking one for you here. Depression and Heart Failure I hope that you find it helpful. -Lauren (Team member) I had friends telling me to go on anti depressants but I didn't want to because I don't feel depressed all the time. However one morning I woke up not wanting to get up because every tiny task ahead of me seemed like a mountain, and I knew I had to do something. So I went to a zoom group for depression. It was only $5 for a two hour session, there was a therapist taking it, and in that time everyone talked about the reason for their depression and it was normalised. I felt much better for being able to talk about it. I think that's half the problem, that you know you can't talk about feeling depressed!
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It's great to hear how this group session made a difference for you, most importantly-getting to talk about it.
I hope it provided a bit of comfort knowing you are not alone.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
All my best, Doreen (Team Member)
Depression is common in heart failure because it’s a chronic condition with no cure, unlike many cancers. That ongoing stress can really affect your mood. I cope by staying connected with loved ones, keeping a routine, and sometimes joining support groups. Talking to a therapist also helps a lot
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It sounds like you are doing all you can to combat depression.
Thanks so much for sharing these great suggestions.
~Doreen (Team Member)
Depression can often develop alongside chronic medical conditions such as heart failure, affecting not only emotional wellbeing but also a patient’s motivation, daily functioning, and overall quality of life. In clinical experience, many individuals coping with serious cardiac conditions experience feelings of fear, hopelessness, isolation, and emotional exhaustion https://goodhealthpsych.com/disorders/anxiety-disorder-treatment-nyc/ that may go unnoticed while the focus remains solely on physical health. Addressing both the emotional and medical aspects of recovery is essential for long-term wellbeing.
