← Return to Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) - Let's talk

Discussion

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) - Let's talk

Intensive Care (ICU) | Last Active: Sep 16 7:52pm | Replies (609)

Comment receiving replies
@vlbondon

A lot of us empathize with what you've been through; you are not alone. Don't know your age but the older we are the longer recovery takes. Keep adding a bit to the physical part of your rehab if you can. Days when you just can't, don't worry, It took me six months to actually be normal, and I still am not where I'd like to be. I am 78 and young in every way before my sepsis hit last October, no symptoms, delirium finally moved my partner to get me up and go to ER, didn't leave for 10 days, IV Rx there and home another 6 days. Near death, yes. Good care, yes. Good support system, small but good. Patience is what you need, and caring for yourself first priority. You've overdone it in the near past, and I did too, so now it will take much longer to get things done. That is ok. We are not indispensable. Ask for help from those you have, even Nextdoor.com members pitch in for you if you need help. Church etc may be there for you, they do a lot when folks are ill and need work around the house, or just a visit. Talk about your experience when you can, with those you trust.

Jump to this post


Replies to "A lot of us empathize with what you've been through; you are not alone. Don't know..."

Thank you, @vlbondon - I very much appreciate your empathy and kind words. Especially the point that we are not indispensable.

Fortunately I'm only 39. While I'm overweight, I live a very active lifestyle (walking the dog, dancing, pilates, etc). I think that and my tenacity have been a saving grace.

Thank you again < 3