Apeonskins969696 wrote: I want to be like I was before my mild heart attack. I just can’t get there. Any suggestions??? This is not how I want to live at all….
A few ideas:
1. Temporarily look into an “alert” option. On the high end is a necklace with a button that can send notification that you need help. In the middle are watches w/ apps. On the low end have a few people nearby you can text. Have a conversation with them and explain your concern. Most people will be more than willing to help.
I say temporary, because the alert option is like a crutch. You don’t want to use it forever if you don’t need to. The idea of the alert is to provide a greater degree of comfort while you work to reduce your anxiety.
2. Consult with a heart doctor and get started on strengthening your heart. This should help build your confidence and reduce anxiety.
3. Seek out some form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This is a process where you take small steps to reduce anxiety through action followed by reflection.