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1st Time Ablation: How to calm my anxiety?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Nov 21 9:31am | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
So true @cdk43! There is nothing like having a friend to share our joy, our worries, and our life with. Mayo Connect is a wonderful place to share our experiences with others, and it's a blessing for many, but it is true that it is virtual support. I'm glad you have someone you can actually talk to and be friends together with. I like that you said you try to focus on positive things...that's one way to stop the negative effects of anxiety. Walking is an excellent way to help both physically and mentally. Fresh air and being outdoors is like therapy. How are you feeling now?
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Per this topic I sent a reply about this to one of the people that sign in periodically. This is in some way a repeat as other may not have seen it. I live too far from Mayo for routine cardio care, can't fly right now but do travel by car 200 miles each way to a highly respected medical facility. I commented previously because I may be facing this question as well and anxiety would certainly be my companion on that . I saw a proactive cardio update from Mayo that they are using a new approach called "pulse field ablation" with great success. When I say "new" .. if I understood correctly, this approach has been researched for several years and several positives. May be worth pursuing. I would do so if that becomes my next best option
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I have good days and some not so good. When not so good, I try to remember that they do get better. Not having close support is the problem: 3 closest friends died last yr, another had a stroke, and no close family. Nature is my pal.