Arrhythmias Support Group

I am an ER nurse, so I don't just see it on TV, I see it for real.
The only thing i can tell you is that most people that end up dead usually do not take care of themselves.
I do my best to retain the attitude of a post-pubestant maximalist : "this will not happen to me".
It's good to be educated on your illness but is is bad to be afraid, as I found out.
When I worry, everything looks dim, I start having more palpitaitons. It's a bad cycle.

The bright side of having a serious illness is that we have to think about how to live our days. sometimes I wonder is it worth for me to be angry at the kids for something stupid or should I call in and make a trip to the lake? Did I call my friends lately to tell them I miss them?

you are going to be OK. Just like people believe in God, you have to have faith in your good future. hang in there!!!!

I don't mean to laugh, but I'm glad I'm not the only one who has watched that show and thought the exact same thing. Aronia has a great attitude. I wish I could say the same for myself. But...Let's just say I have my better days, and then the days of wanting to make sure everything is "in order".

Thank you, Aronia, for your thoughts on this. I agree that serious illness gives you much better perspective on what's important and what isn't. I try to keep in mind to not sweat the small stuff and *most* of it is small stuff.