Reaction to partners heart attack

[Guest_26778029]

My partner had a heart attack last Thursday, stents put in on Friday home on Saturday and I’m finding it quite difficult. He’s fine but I think I’m having a delayed reaction and feel very flat. 

[Daydreamer70]

Hi there, 

I'm so sorry to hear about your partner that must have been really scary for you both. Sometimes when we go through these traumatic events we can almost have a "hangover" effect from the adrenaline of the experience. For myself when I've come out the other end of highly stressful situations I often times found myself feeling very tired and sad. I think its our bodies ways of bringing us back down to a more regulated state but it can often result in us feeling like you described, flat and almost like you're having a delayed reaction. Take care of yourself during this period, for me these feelings have always passed. Keep reminding yourself that your partner is safe and try to take things slow over the next few days. 

I hope this helps, all the best!

Daydreamer. 

[Psychdiaries2]

Hello,

A very kind welcome to the forums, it's lovely to have you here!

I'm sorry to hear about the tough time you and your partner are going through. I think after a stressful and scary situation it's hard to articulate how you feel and process through everything. Take the time you need. I understand it's still a shock and now I imagine you both to feel very exhausted. I hope you guys get some rest and go easy now. I think it helps to tell someone how you feel (which you've already done on here!), but also try to talk with him/or someone else in person too. 

I hope things get a bit easier soon.