It takes a Village! Amazes me how it effects each of us a little or a whole lot differently. And the management....just as individual and unique. Yet, it is so helpful to have a place to come and share...we have a good Village.

Yes Yoga we do have a great village here don't we?

Well said Yogacat!

Laura....just knowing you are not alone can be such a comfort, and there is always someone ready to listen and help 24/7 here in Afib-Land.

A village is what I needed, with some very intelligent villagers.

I agree. We do have a good village. This group has helped me alot. It has always helped me to be less afraid of this condition and, through the years, has helped me overcome my fears and take charge of my health. The support is comforting and the knowledge and experience of others have been an extremely valuable resource.

I am in total agreement about the state of our Village !!!! I think each and everyone one of us has needed help, needed support and have given both help and support , the give and take of everyone is outstanding ! When I went through my cancer sugery and treatment a few years back I belonged to a couple of other support groups for *that* and they were not like this at all . So amongst the curses in life lie the blessings !

Not so much lately but I participate in other groups for fibromyalgia that are good, but this group is different, it helps my fear factor and gives knowledge. The Dr. is giving it in baby steps, I come back here and absorb it before I go back in to see him.

laurab

So true. A village and a family. Thanks.

Carpe Diem,
atp

Great forum and a caring group here on DS indeed.

If I may, although wicked challenging most people don't die do to AF unless they have complicated issues that go unresolved.

"Cancer" and other conditions usually do not have a very promising outcome. Some can result in severe amputations or death. At least for the most part there are means to treat AF as much as it can be,.....

All the best and hang in there. NSR in 2015 to all.

Surfrat,

Yes cancer is rough and daunting I have been through it and know more than I want to know about treatments. A fib is causing more anxiety that I am trying to calm down. Anxiety about afib is helped by this village. I have another village I see in person for cancer.

I don't list all my issues as I like it I don't look sick and do not want to act sick .

laurab

lalab: I can relate (as you know.)
"I don't list all my issues as I like it I don't look sick and do not want to act sick."

Cancer, afib, etc. A fib is scary because it can be so immediate and intense. In any case (after an ablation, which lasted about a year) I just adjusted. A small dose of Celexa, which I've taken for years, also helps my anxiety. My cardiologist also doesn't seem concerned abut my permanent a-fib, so I just learn to cope, keep my alcohol/caffiene intake very low, etc. has helped. You don't usually die from a-fib, but of course you can with cancer.

I have found a psychologist who helps me a lot and I found one who has an interest in medical issues, health, etc. so its about day-to-day coping.

And yes, frequenlty reading, if not always posting, on this site.

best for 2015!

yogacat, thanks for reporting ming. I haven't posted for a long time - I also have "issues". A-fib went away for over a half a year but it's back now. So true, different things work for different folks and we all experience a-fib differently. I've gotten so used to having it that it doesn't really bother me that it's bqck. i never got off Pradaxa, metoprolol or Cardizem so I don't have to change my meds, thank goodness. This is a great group and I have been and continue to be grateful for it.

Haven't posted for a while - had family in town for the holidays:) I have to agree that this is the best "village" ever. I feel so blessed to "know" you all! You have helped me SO MUCH, in fact more than my Drs. have by giving me strength and reassurance:) I agree that a-fib is so unpredictable and can be scary but just knowing how others are
handling it is so helpful;) and knowing that I can come here to share
and ask questions is calming.
Thank you all SO much.
Hugs and love,
Christine