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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) - Let's talk
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@maggykriti, I'm tagging @danab and @karukgirl who have both been in ICU related to heart surgery. They know what that is like.
After having had complications and suffered trauma, I can understand that you're having a PTSD-like reaction to returning to the hospital. That can affect your ability to bounce back. ICU nurse @andreab writes about the emotional impact here:
- Breaking it Down: Post Intensive Care Syndrome and Recovery - Emotions https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/pics/newsfeed-post/breaking-it-down-post-intensive-care-syndrome-and-recovery-emotions/
Maggy, have you ever talked to a social worker about your fears of returning to the hospital?
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Hi Coleen, Thank you for getting in touch. I haven't spoken to anyone at the hospital about my fears of returning. I am expecting another attempt at cardioversion, three fails so far, and/ or ablation back at the hospital. I've been thinking of finding a therapist to talk through my response to what went so very wrong for me so I can face it with more confidence. I worked as a clinical psychologist so I know ' physician heal thyself' isn't easy. I shall read the messages here from my fellow heart surgery and ICU patients. Thank you