Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi Val, I live alone with my two dogs and I understand the feelings of anxiety that you can face from time to time especially if not feeling well. At times like that it is comforting to hear the sounds of another person in the house. Do you have neighbors nearby? It is good to have a relationship with your neighbors and know they are there, and a good phone network of friends you can call if feeling anxious. Having this group is great, too; it seems someone is always up and around any time of the day and night. We all need support and it is there if we reach out. Best Lil In a message dated 5/7/2006 2:12:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, stormyc@... writes: I am new to this group. I have heart failure and afib. These two problems in my case seem to be hand in hand and have both developed together. I also have other health problems. I expect there are other people in the group who live alone, or at any rate become anxious and depressed about their condition, as I am afraid I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi Val, My father lived alone for many years, until he was 93 and moved to a retirement village. A couple of things helped him: a large, sweet golden retreiver named Duke and a emergency call button which he wore around his neck. He could summon help just by pushing the button. A lot is being done with AF, including new medication treatment as well as some potentially curative procedures and surgeries. It seems that a lot is happening with heart failure lately incuding some procedures and use of meds such as Viagra, which seem to be helpful in some cases. I think you will also find the information and support offerd by this group to be very helpful. Best wishes, cnetwork@... wrote: Hi Val, I live alone with my two dogs and I understand the feelings of anxiety that you can face from time to time especially if not feeling well. At times like that it is comforting to hear the sounds of another person in the house. Do you have neighbors nearby? It is good to have a relationship with your neighbors and know they are there, and a good phone network of friends you can call if feeling anxious. Having this group is great, too; it seems someone is always up and around any time of the day and night. We all need support and it is there if we reach out. Best Lil In a message dated 5/7/2006 2:12:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, stormyc@... writes: I am new to this group. I have heart failure and afib. These two problems in my case seem to be hand in hand and have both developed together. I also have other health problems. I expect there are other people in the group who live alone, or at any rate become anxious and depressed about their condition, as I am afraid I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 HI lil. Thank you for getting back tp me. Your two dogs must be good company. I dont like to mention my medical problems too much to friends and neighbours as I feel there is a limit to what you can say to people who do not have serious health problems, but as you say, it is good to have a group to turn to. Best wishes Val living alone with afib Hi Val, I live alone with my two dogs and I understand the feelings of anxiety that you can face from time to time especially if not feeling well. At times like that it is comforting to hear the sounds of another person in the house. Do you have neighbors nearby? It is good to have a relationship with your neighbors and know they are there, and a good phone network of friends you can call if feeling anxious. Having this group is great, too; it seems someone is always up and around any time of the day and night. We all need support and it is there if we reach out. Best Lil In a message dated 5/7/2006 2:12:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, stormyc@... writes: I am new to this group. I have heart failure and afib. These two problems in my case seem to be hand in hand and have both developed together. I also have other health problems. I expect there are other people in the group who live alone, or at any rate become anxious and depressed about their condition, as I am afraid I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Thanks . It is good to know that prgress is being made in treating these things. Anything that helps is very welcome including Viagra! I never thought I would be taking that! Best wishes Val Re: living alone with afib Hi Val, My father lived alone for many years, until he was 93 and moved to a retirement village. A couple of things helped him: a large, sweet golden retreiver named Duke and a emergency call button which he wore around his neck. He could summon help just by pushing the button. A lot is being done with AF, including new medication treatment as well as some potentially curative procedures and surgeries. It seems that a lot is happening with heart failure lately incuding some procedures and use of meds such as Viagra, which seem to be helpful in some cases. I think you will also find the information and support offerd by this group to be very helpful. Best wishes, cnetwork@... wrote: Hi Val, I live alone with my two dogs and I understand the feelings of anxiety that you can face from time to time especially if not feeling well. At times like that it is comforting to hear the sounds of another person in the house. Do you have neighbors nearby? It is good to have a relationship with your neighbors and know they are there, and a good phone network of friends you can call if feeling anxious. Having this group is great, too; it seems someone is always up and around any time of the day and night. We all need support and it is there if we reach out. Best Lil In a message dated 5/7/2006 2:12:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, stormyc@... writes: I am new to this group. I have heart failure and afib. These two problems in my case seem to be hand in hand and have both developed together. I also have other health problems. I expect there are other people in the group who live alone, or at any rate become anxious and depressed about their condition, as I am afraid I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Hi Val, I agree about not sharing a lot of my medical information. No one really wants to hear it anyway. I am lucky to have my ex husband nearby who knows I am on anticoagulants and I wear a bracelet as well. I just think having some people in the neighborhood you talk to, and whose phone numbers are up on the fridge, is helpful in case of emergency, severe anxiety etc. Joining groups in the community, staying socially active, is also helpful when you live alone. Do you have any pets? I find my dogs to be comfort beyond measure. Animals are so good for the heart (and soul.) Can't imagine my life without dogs in it (can you tell I am a dog person?) Lil In a message dated 5/8/2006 5:07:14 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, stormyc@... writes: HI lil. Thank you for getting back tp me. Your two dogs must be good company. I dont like to mention my medical problems too much to friends and neighbours as I feel there is a limit to what you can say to people who do not have serious health problems, but as you say, it is good to have a group to turn to. Best wishes Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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