The first week after a heart attack doesn’t feel like recovery — it feels like shock. This piece explores what really happens in your head during those early days, why fear and constant alertness are normal, and how steadiness begins one quiet hour at a time.
After a heart attack, you don’t just lose fitness — you lose confidence in your own body. This post explores what “limitations” really feel like during recovery, both physical and mental, and why they can start to feel personal. If you’ve been scanning your body, doubting yourself, or feeling frustrated that you’re not “back to normal” yet, you’re not alone — and you’re not failing.
After a heart attack, pressure often shows up quietly — pressure to cope, to recover properly, and to feel positive before you’re ready. This reflection explores what changed when I stopped fighting myself and started meeting myself where I actually was.
After a heart attack, the voice inside your head can become harder to ignore. This reflection explores self-talk, inner pressure, and learning to respond with more honesty and less force during recovery.