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Having Trouble Dealing With Depression/anxiety And How It Is Affecting Other Areas Of My Life.

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Reading, PA

Ever since I had open heart surgery(valve replacement and arterial bypass - June 2022), I have struggled with depression and anxiety. I have had chronic pain in my chest from the incision and where they cracked open the breastbone. The pain is usually at a moderate to severe level all the time. Dealing with all this has led to my current situation. It is affecting all aspects of my life( marriage,relationships,patience,anger level, and just coping with everyday life). I have sought counseling… read more

October 6, 2023
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

What are your doctors doing to treat this? Have you explained how serious your condition is? Do you have enough confidence in them to go with a 2x4 in hand and demand action? If not, find better doctors! My Afib never affected me that way but my first cardiologist would have if I stayed with him.

Get proper medical attention and be well!

October 7, 2023

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