Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Hello Everyone It has now been three months since I had my pacemaker inserted. I think I have accepted the fact that I have a pacemaker but I am now going through the " why me " stage of my illness. I have a profound sense of sadness I cannot explain. I am sure that this is a normal reaction to having some sort of heart surgery and I recognise what I am going through. However I cannot control my feelings at this time. I have studied the effects of having a chronic illness on a person and how a person goes through various stages to finally reach some sort of acceptance of their illness. Being the person going through each stage is different to assisting someone through them. It is as if my wellness has gone and now I must face living the rest of my life with a chronic illness. I have spoken to the cardiac nurses who are helping me but I am finding it difficult. I am aware that once I reach my acceptance stage things will get better and at times I will move to the why me stage again. I guess I am finding things a little difficult at the moment. Has anyone got any ideas to push me to the acceptance stage a bit quicker as I am usually a bright and happy person and I do not like feeling so sad. Best Wishes Lynda Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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