Pulmonary Embolism Support Group
By far the most common form of pulmonary embolism is a thromboembolism, which occurs when a blood clot, generally a venous thrombus, becomes dislodged from its site of formation and embolizes to the arterial blood supply of one of the lungs. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, pain during breathing, and more rarely circulatory instability and death.
Since joining this site back in March, I had never shown my family or friends the posts here, though I have talked frequently about them. I am not sure why I never showed them, I guess this site became my sanctuary so to speak, and I wanted to keep it to myself.
After I posted last week about my 6th month mark, and had so many wonderful responses, I finally decided it was time I shared it with my partner. I am so glad I did!
I said nothing in that post that I haven't already verbalized to her. However, when she read the responses from all of you, it gave her a much greater understanding of things. Maybe she finally realized I am not crazy! LOL And so for that, a huge thank you! It truly helped her to see what it is like to go through this. As my anxiety mounts (for who knows what reason it is getting worse) it really helped!
Does anyone else share the posts with their family/friends? I was thinking what it might be like to start a thread dedicated just to them. Where we each could tell a snippet of our stories, what we need from those around us, what they might expect etc etc. Just a thought going through my tired brain today. :o)
After I posted last week about my 6th month mark, and had so many wonderful responses, I finally decided it was time I shared it with my partner. I am so glad I did!
I said nothing in that post that I haven't already verbalized to her. However, when she read the responses from all of you, it gave her a much greater understanding of things. Maybe she finally realized I am not crazy! LOL And so for that, a huge thank you! It truly helped her to see what it is like to go through this. As my anxiety mounts (for who knows what reason it is getting worse) it really helped!
Does anyone else share the posts with their family/friends? I was thinking what it might be like to start a thread dedicated just to them. Where we each could tell a snippet of our stories, what we need from those around us, what they might expect etc etc. Just a thought going through my tired brain today. :o)
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Look at what my best friend did with my picture!
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We all have 24 hours in a day. How we spend these hours is important. Watching a little bit of a video about how sitting affects us made me aware of how much sitting and laying down I do. Gonna have to work on that.Your turn. Tell me another truth.
Having my recent PE,has changed me,it makes me appreciate the simple things in life.and that i am dam lucky to be here.to see my kids and new grandaughter:-)
we all face challanges in life.my job is supporting others to live independant lives,helping them make choices...in their daily life.
anything from what cerials to have for breakfast..what outfit to wear today.I enjoy my job...my doc signed me off for 6weeks...3weeks in my recovery has been slow ,or so i thought,but everyone is different.
i am now not thinking,oh i wish this wish that..that is looking back.I am now thinking take one day at a time...be kind to myself,walk dont run that will come i am sure.my employers and work coleages have been fab...good today to talk about when i return to split my days up,and slide back in slowly untill my energy levels are ok..
I still have pain and still take pain killers,but my spirits are lifting.with day that passes..helps knowing few days time i will be seing my Grandaughter.whoop whoop cant wait..bbeing inactive i have put a few pounds on but i no i will lose it once active again..time ..were all here for a reason.now that is definatly worth celebrating..i have a saying,it is ok to look at the pastb ut dont stare it too long.
wishing you all smiles