LV Cardiomyopathy...So I was diagnosed with left ventricle cardiomyopathy in 2010. I am a recovering alcoholic and I still smoke. However, since stopping...reactions3comments
My Cardiomyopathy...I have had COPD since 2006. When I was diagnosed I gave up smoking, which I had been doing for more than...reactions3comments
Off Nitro Patch...I was having chest pains. My doctor put me on a 0.4 mg nitro patch. I went to the the doctor yesterday...reactions1comment
How to Manage Sadness...As a heart failure patient, I have experienced periods of loss and sadness. Sometimes when I think I am 'over' something, a...reactionscomments
Tips For Managing Heart Failure...Heart failure (HF) is a chronic health issue. There are many symptoms of heart failure. These symptoms can include shortness of breath...reactions1comment
Me and Heart Failure...When I was working as an RN I got sick with the flu and had to go home. I stayed out of...reactions4comments
Community Views: My Diagnosis Reaction...You may feel a range of emotions when first hearing that you are living with heart failure. It can be difficult to...reactions12comments
Finding Your Purpose...The initial diagnosis of heart failure can be a total shock to you. Most of us don’t see it coming, and even...reactionscomments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactionscomments
Advocating for Youth Heart Screenings...Many 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
A-FIB...Wow, was I shocked when I visited a cardiologist. For three years I've been getting short of breath, fatigued, and sick to...reactions4comments
Outsourcing Services - Yay or Nay?...As a child, my parents ingrained in me that most things that a service can provide, I should be able to learn...reactions1comment
Cooking Strategies for a Low-Sodium Diet...One of the things that was the biggest adjustment for me after my heart failure diagnosis was the amount of work it...reactions1comment
Women's Health Month: Spotlighting Patient Leaders With PPCM...May is designated as Women's Health Month. We want to raise awareness about heart failure and its impact on women's health. One...reactions1comment
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like...
