Question for my fellow caregivers...What do you do to practice self-care? I have been struggling with this lately. My old hobbies have really started to bore...reactions2repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceMental Health
My Husband's Heart-Related Stroke (Part 2)...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1. This was the first time my...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The Surprising Ways Heart Failure Can Affect Daily Life...Most people living with heart failure are aware of the biggest ways that the diagnosis affects the body. However, they may not...reactionscomments
Recovery...I remember waking up from my heart transplant strapped to the bed, confused and lost, trying to utter words and realizing there...reactionscomments
Adverse Effects of Beta-Blockers...If you have been diagnosed with Heart Failure (HF), you may have been prescribed a beta-blocker. A beta-blocker is a class of...reactions3comments
Four Tips for Dealing With Bad News...Being chronically ill is hard. The things we deal with on a daily basis are more than anyone ever should. Many of...reactions1comment
My Husband's Heart-Related Stroke (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2.Before I start, I want to say...reactionscomments
Full time RV in with CHF...I have been a full time R veer with a 37' motorhome and a toad for the past 2 years. I am...reactions1replyLifestyle Changes
Heart Failure in the Ancient World...Heart failure has a fascinating history. Well, at least it’s fascinating to a history buff/nerd like me. I would think that heart...reactionscomments
Understanding Your Water Pill...Most people with heart failure (HF) are no strangers to water pills. The water pill describes medications in a class of drugs...reactions21comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions1comment
People With Heart Failure Can Try to DREAM for Better Sleep...One of the most common symptoms of heart failure (HF) is sleep disturbance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that...reactions1comment
You're Not Exempt From Non-Heart Emergencies...How did my heart failure and previous incidents cause me to mistake a stroke for heart-related complications? That’s a good question and...reactions2comments
AFib and Heart Failure: Two Peas in a Pod? ...In one of our community posts about heart failure (HF) associated comorbid conditions, many people expressed the association between atrial fibrillation (AFib)...reactionscomments
Never lose hope !!...My story is real, my story is true and I have beaten all odds, and I am here for a reason to...reactions3comments
Dream Big...Julia encourages people with heart failure to dream big. She also recommends making a plan for medication if you will be traveling...reactionscomments
What kind of support do you need today?...Living with heart failure is hard work. How can we support you today? This is a judgment-free space where you can share...reactions32repliesCoping
Community Shares: Most Bothersome Symptoms of Heart Failure...Living with a chronic illness like heart failure brings many struggles. The impact of symptoms on daily life is significant. It can...reactions4comments
I'm Dreading Mother's Day This Year...Does anyone else feel this way? With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I cannot help but reflect on the past year. The worry...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Realistic Tips for Living with Heart Failure...When you are newly diagnosed with heart failure, the many life changes can feel overwhelming. Implementing all the recommendations for staying healthy...reactionscomments
