When you’re broken, you pick up the pieces you can find and move on. There really isn’t anything else that can be done. Putting things back together doesn’t work out, it’s never really fixed. With time, a scar grows where your heart broke and you do the best you can with what you’re given, but the heart is never really whole again.
I discovered my heart was truly broken in the emergency room of a hospital. I was eighteen and beside myself with grief. Within minutes of devastating news, my symptoms included shortness of breath, dizziness, heart racing and chest pain. Of course, I panicked, which is another symptom.
The doctors were entirely nonchalant while the nurses hooked up monitors and discovered my heart was broken, I had a mitral value prolapse. They were a bit concerned because while the condition often has no symptoms, I seemed to be having them all.
On the home front, I had just discovered a) I was pregnant and b) my new husband of about four months was having an affair. I suppose I was a bit stressed out.
After several days they released me from the hospital. They were unable to determine physically why the symptoms appeared. I was instructed to modify my activity and life based on the severity of the symptoms.
Since that day I've followed the doctor's advice modifying life to manage unexpected situations. Now, doctors and nurses just love to listen to this classic mitral value prolapse which requires no treatment.
20 comments:
wow - glad your "broken" heart is okay. That's quite a story
Not many people who use the term "broken heart" can truly claim that. You can. What a perspective on life you can share.
Major illnesses can change your life and make you appreciate what you have, and especially when you are young. What a milestone in your life!
Thank you Joanne, Sheila & LoW :)
I appreciate your time to read & comment and so kindly too. Thank you.
You tell all those wimpy pop stars with their sad songs what it's really like to have a broken heart.
LOL Spido, I guess I do have one on the achy breaky hearts. :)
Having been diagnosed with Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Prolapse, I understood this. I'm sorry for the circumstances you found out about yours, though.
Hi Joshua, There are many of us who know about our clicky values & others who don't. We learn how we learn, don't we & to live with it, yes? Yes! Do take care. :)
Wow, the heart issue sounds serious, glad you are OK. What a scare so young. Also young for the emotional heartache you've endured. You probably have gained wisdom beyond your years. What a story.
Thank you for sharing. You are a strong person for being able to talk about this.
Thanks Cynthia. It's easier to talk about now than when it happened. Time gives great perspective.
Awww You were so young and had the weight of the world on your shoulders. Glad you are Ok now.
Blessings, Joanne
Thanks Joanne. I'm glad too!
oh my gosh! that is enough mental drama to cause any symptoms!!
I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
Absolutely, following back :)
The Mind, Body, Spirit Connection is an amazing thing
Interesting that you had physical symptoms that went along with your Broken Heart. Good that it's mended well.
Wow! Glad you're on the mend, in more ways than one. You are inspiring!
Awww, thank you Denise & Martha. I so appreciate that you stopped by to read my post.
Aw, broken heart, that's serious. When I read your blog title, I said oh wow that's tough. I could relate in both heart ache and broken heart :)I am glad your ok...Do take care and be strong always...
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