Things I Wish I KnewI started my heart journey at 25 years old and there is so much that I wish I was aware of in...reactionscomments
Help, My Stomach Hurts!As a heart failure patient, I know that stomach issues come up! It can be when we take too many meds and...reactionscomments
Learning to Slow DownReceiving a diagnosis of heart failure is never easy. It evokes big feelings and gives many of us a serious reality check. ...reactions2comments
Connecting with the Heart-Failure.net Community!Here at Heart-Failure.net, we recognize the importance of support and connecting with others. Connecting with people in this community can be helpful...reactionscomments
Losing Friendships... How to Cope?As a heart failure patient following a widow heart attack (at 35), I too have lost friendships along the way. I wanted...reactions8comments
How Can ChatGPT Help Us?I am not sure how many people have heard of ChatGPT, but it's revolutionary technology that has taken the world of artificial...reactionscomments
Coping with an Invisible Illness"I am going to dress up and hide my illness!" That is what I told myself as a pre-teen, because fitting in...reactionscomments
How to Manage SadnessAs a heart failure patient, I have experienced periods of loss and sadness. Sometimes when I think I am 'over' something, a...reactionscomments
Barostim Therapy for Heart Failure: What You Need to KnowWe recently had a question about Barostim from a community member. I will be honest – I had never heard that term...reactions7comments
Salt-Free Seasonings Often times when dealing with heart failure we need to watch our sodium intake. This can feel like the end of flavorful...reactions6comments
Community Views: My Diagnosis ReactionYou may feel a range of emotions when first hearing that you are living with heart failure. It can be difficult to...reactions12comments
Community Views: Frustrating Myths About Heart FailureAs someone with heart failure, you may have heard a few myths about your condition. People may believe in myths because they...reactionscomments
5 Tips For Cleaning With Chronic IllnessCleaning… One thing I do not enjoy at all. It’s a joke in my family because when I was younger I was...reactions7comments
How I Learned to Embrace My ScarsLearning to embrace your scars is always hard at first. When I had my first surgery scar it was after getting a...reactionscomments
What To Expect In The ERI am a respiratory therapist with 25 years experience. A good part of my job involves working in the emergency room (ER)...reactions2comments
Cooking Strategies for a Low-Sodium DietOne of the things that was the biggest adjustment for me after my heart failure diagnosis was the amount of work it...reactions1comment
What’s in My Pre-Packed Hospital "Go Bag"When you are chronically ill, you will likely have seasons where you are constantly running around between different doctors appointments. At times...reactions8comments
Advocating for Youth Heart ScreeningsMany people don’t realize they have heart disease until it's too late. Also, most people don’t know that young people can have...reactionscomments
Acceptance of My DiagnosisWhen I was first diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that my journey would end up changing the trajectory of my...reactionscomments
Staying Cool in the Summer HeatWith summer here, it's a good time to talk about tips for staying cool. For those who are newer to their heart...reactionscomments
