After a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or open heart surgery, something shifts. 

Even when your body is healing, your mind can feel on constant alert.  Every twinge feels suspicious. Every flutter feels dangerous.  And beneath it all … there can be a quiet, persistent fear:

“What if it happens again?”
“What if I die?”

In this episode, I’m talking openly about the nagging fear of death that so many people experience after a cardiac event, even years later.

We explore:

• Why this fear is completely normal after trauma
• Why hypervigilance happens (and how it settles)
• Cardiac anxiety and depression
• Practical grounding tools to calm your nervous system
• How to stop being so afraid of dying that you forget to live

You are not weak.
You are not dramatic.
You are healing.

And healing includes your mind as well as your heart.

If this episode resonates, please share it with someone who needs to hear: You are not alone.

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Getting to know Sallie Crawley
Survivorship after a heart attack or cardiac surgery can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people who have had similar experiences. You are not alone. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome. You can also visit my website www.myheartandmind.co.uk. 

Disclaimer
The information contained within my podcast and on my website is for general information purposes only. It is not official health advice and is not intended to be used as such. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk. If you have any questions relating to specific health concerns or you think you may be suffering from a medical condition, you must consult a medical professional immediately. You must also consult a medical professional before making any changes to your normal lifestyle habits. You can read my full disclaimer here.