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HOCM, Alcoholism & Making Positive Changes
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Nov 22, 2023 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
First time commenting. I was diagnosed with HOCM while I was in an alcohol treatment center. Sobriety didn’t stick right away, but the heart issues did. I’ve been sober just over 5 years now (I’m 58) and happier than I’ve been in decades. Just like sobriety, I have good heart days and bad heart days, but it is a condition I have to accept, just like my alcoholism.
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Awesome on ur sobriety!! We r about the same age and have plenty of life left to enjoy. Good attitude on the acceptance. Keep up the clean livin
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@gusgundy, Welcome! I see you joined a few months ago and this is your first post...how awesome you shared your story with @shampoou and others who may be reading these posts. It is so true about HCM/HOCM. There were days I thought to myself, I think I'm getting better! Then a day later, I thought I may die. Gasping for air, crazy heart beats, fatigue...the whole HOCM thing. I was addicted to cigarettes for 42 years and quit cold turkey five years ago...I know it's not the same, but addiction to anything is so difficult, but like you said, you are happier than you have been in decades! What a gift to yourself! Living free. I know the cravings for me were so awful...but I learned to do something that kept my mind and hands busy. Like straighten up my sock drawer. Or organize the pantry or linen closet. Walk. Whatever it takes to let the cravings pass. You mention you have been diagnosed with HOCM, are you taking medication for your symptoms or are you on Camzyos?