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Thank you for your message.

How have others been able to accept the "new normal"? I feel so confused and go from disbelief and paralysis to hope that a clinical trial or other treatment will allow a return to how things used to be. Rarely do I feel normal.

I am lucky that I have people that need me and that I am responsible to be here for them. It's that last part scares me the most. I found myself crying for the first time in over 3 full decades.

For me information has been a source of hope until it is not. Has anyone, other analytical, found a way to speed the acceptance process?

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@fastinghrt Hello......if possible, please take to heart the stories of others who post here. Many, the vast majority, have found ways of coping and putting this condition into a manageable place in their lives. It does take time. Be patient with yourself, and realize this is a treatable and manageable circumstance. It isn’t a death sentence, because in your case it's been "discovered", and now can be dealt with. With the support from your care team, and understanding what changes can be made, you'll succeed at finding a workable perspective for this health change. You're very fortunate to have this new knowledge which can protect you and give you the insight on finding a new way to live an excellent life!! Peace and strength to you going forward!!