A-Fib Patients’ Best Advice #8: Acknowledge the Stress and Anxiety—Seek Emotional Support
‘Get emotional support for the stress and anxiety, and to keep up your spirits.’
Jay Teresi, Atlanta, GA: “Of the entire experience, anxiety has been the greatest challenge. Be honest with the doctors about it and get help. And help your family to understand as they are your greatest support system.”
Kelly Teresi, wife of Jay Teresi: “This disease is so far beyond what a non-A-Fib person can comprehend—many times I found myself frustrated, not understanding what was going on with Jay’s thoughts and heart.
Max Jussila, Shanghai, China: “I have never been mentally so incapable. I had become totally obnoxious towards my wife and colleagues. I was only 52 years old…but mentally I was reduced to a six–year-old child with constant tantrums.”
A-Fib Wreaks Havoc with Your Head as Well as Your Heart: Your psyche is just as important as your physical heart. For a step-by-step guide, see our article: Seven Ways to Cope with Your A-Fib Fear and Anxiety.
Recognize the Stress and Anxiety. Seek Emotional Support.
‘The Top 10 List of A-Fib Patients’ Best Advice” is a consensus of valuable advice from fellow patients who are now free from the burden of Atrial Fibrillation. From Chapter 12, Beat Your A-Fib: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Cure by Steve S. Ryan, PhD.