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Pacemaker recipients: Looking for support from others

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@jillianas527

I had pacemaker fitted two weeks ago. I now feel a sense of anxiety and apprehension although physically better since the fitting, does anyone else have this feeling?

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cottagecountry | @cottagecountry | Oct 28 2:52pm

Hello jillianas527
I had my device implanted a little over 2 years ago. Before the surgery, I was the least anxious person I knew. But, now for some reason, I do experience a heightened sense of general anxiety. Why? I do not know. My device works very well and I feel very well.
I do find it essential to get good quality sleep and enough of it. That alone has a huge impact on my state of mind.
In addition, I practice deep breathing at least twice a day. And I started doing mindfulness meditation each day. I do a 15 minute session each morning. I have been doing both of these things for a little more than a year and they have made a tremendous difference in my overall quality of life.
Perhaps others out there have other suggestions they can share. But take some comfort in knowing you are not alone in feeling this way.
All the best.

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