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Q: Coping with heart - related depression
asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 18th, 2009
i had a heart attack 3 months ago and just cant be bothered anymore.
ive now stopped taking all tablets so just need to know how long it will be before the stent which was fitted becomes blocked and will it kill me soon.


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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD
replied on April 20th, 2009
Heart Disease and Heart Attack Answer A6382


Not taking the medication in a person that has recently experienced a heart attack is highly not recommended. The health condition might affect the patient’s mood in a way that makes it is difficult to cope.Therefore, depression might be found.


You might want to visit a psychotherapist or a psychiatrist if medications are needed. Joining supportive groups might also be helpful. There are many people with the same condition and they can still manage to solve their problems. You might want to hear their solutions to the same problems you have.




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