My cardiac specialist just told me to stay the fuck off DU.

[Iggo]

See you guys on the other side! (The other side of the election, that is. Not the actual “other side.”)

[TwilightZone]

1. That's not bad advice.

Especially if your health is at issue.

Best of luck and stay healthy. Or as healthy as can be expected!

[SheltieLover]

2. Yale's very popular course, the Science of Well Being is free for 7 days

Last edited Sat Nov 2, 2024, 02:37 PM - Edit history (3)

https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being

THose who have tried it have told me that they felt better after watching the 1st video, which is available immediately after submitting a very non-intrusive registration.

(You can download all the videos and electronic printed materials easily within 7 days.)

[erronis]

7. Thanks for the link. Suggest you edit it so it doesn't include all that tracking info

that probably identifies you in many dimensions. Usually you can just delete everything after the question mark ("?&quot .

Same working link without the tracking info: https://www.coursera.org/enroll/learn/the-science-of-well-being/paidmedia

[SheltieLover]

9. Thx!

Will do!

[greatauntoftriplets]

3. Find a new doctor!

Sorry, just joking. If it helps your health, do it. We'll still be here.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

10. Honestly. I hope this doctor told you about healthy actions to take.

It's entirely possible to make issues worse if you're bottling up tensions and not receiving valuable info.

[WA-03 Democrat]

4. Hope you are doing well

I had a heart attack 2 months ago and the journey is hard. I limit to 30mins but your care team is right keep that BP low. I really embraced the cardiac rehab and it has helped my mind too. I had/have stress cardiomyopathy. My pump is good (EF at 65 or higher). It’s hard but slow it down and keep chipping away!
Regardless of the election life will go on. I’ve voted and donated. Hope to hear President Harris announced next Tuesday night !!

[Blue Owl]

5. Few things make my blood (and blood pressure) boil like that fat fuck

[demosincebirth]

6. I should do the same thing. Good advice for some of us.

[SallyHemmings]

8. Listen to the doc

We’ll be here.

[Simeon Salus]

11. That's not bad advice.

If you don't have to go outside in the storm, you shouldn't.

The process has been made overly dramatic and overly stressful by media who wants to profit from our disagreements.

[Niagara]

12. The Lounge shouldn't be political so you should be safe on this side of DU

Every once in awhile a political post slips through in The Lounge but I end up trashing it.


Continuing to send you healing vibes, Iggo. Here's to a splendid recovery!

[Zorro]

13. Lately for relaxation I've been playing some Wolfenstein games

Something very satisfying about destroying a bunch of virtual Nazis.

[SWBTATTReg]

29. Love those games! Haven't played in a while but it's one of the few I have bought. It is very satisfying, indeed.

[multigraincracker]

14. I've fired 3 Cardio Docs in the last couple of years.

They all wanted me on heavy BP meds. Stopped taking them and my BP is fine now.
but that's just me and I jog a few miles 5 days a week and eat healthy.

[Elessar Zappa]

23. That's great that it worked for you but

keep in mind that some people do need BP medicine. My blood pressure was a constant 180/100 and I lost weight and started running and after hitting my weight goal and exercising 5 days a week, my BP was still like 170/95. I ended up having to take five meds before my blood pressure came down.

[multigraincracker]

25. I had a pace maker put in for Braddy Cardia. Slow pulse.

There is a correlation with that and AFib. That's why they put me on the meds. After all the test, stress test and monitor by my bed, there is no sign of AFib. In the mean time I developed orthostatic hypotension..every time I stood up I felt like I was going to pass out. One doctor gave me a chemical stress test and no AFib so he reduced the med. Still had the O.H. Went to another one and he reduced it more. Still had it. Went to a NP and she listened to me and put me on the lowest doze they had and it greatly improved, but still had it. So I stopped it too and take my pressure twice a day and it's always in the normal range.
I'm 75 and don't expect to live forever, but intend to enjoy what I have left. My mother died from vascular dementia. I feared that those fainting spell have a correlation with with dementia. I'm just playing it safe for me.
Best of luck to you.

[Evolve Dammit]

15. Not far behind you.... Have to take MSNBC in small doses as well.

[calimary]

16. Well miss your take on things but we DO understand and empathize.

I’m one of many here who look forward to your posts AFTER this nerve-wracking election is finally (and I hope COMFORTABLY) decided.

[Dem2theMax]

17. Heck, I'm going to hide in bed on Election Day.

I think I'll emerge on Wednesday.
I couldn't take the stress!
So I get it. Do what the doc says and we'll see you after the election.

[Upthevibe]

18. Iggo ............

I get it. I'm trying to only click on positive threads, articles, and videos.....

I guess we'll see ya on the other side...

[2naSalit]

19. Take care...

And do all kinds of things that you really like to do!

[TexasTowelie]

20. I made such an impression on my cardiologist

that he RETIRED! I'm going to stay with the same practice so hopefully I'll be assigned to the other cardiologist I met this summer.

Staying off DU isn't going to help when I live with a MAGAt brother. I've already had to back away from his nonsense worship of the cult leader.

[ProfessorGAC]

21. See You In A Few Days

I'm not a believer in "doctor's orders", preferring to think of them as recommendations.
It's just that some recommendations should be heeded. Like the one you just got.

[True Dough]

22. I suspect your doc is a Trumper!

Trying to thin out our numbers.



Just kidding. Follow his/her advice. Be well, Iggo! (You shouldn't see this post because you stopped checking DU, right?)

[Warpy]

24. Unless you're reacting with rage to what you're reading here

I'd have a few questions about the doctor's agenda.

Still, it won't hurt you too much to watch a few really silly disaster movies on YouTube. Not only do they abound with unconscious humor, they're all told from the point of view of the survivors and that can be comforting.

(Funny, I worked in cardiac units for years and we never gook anybone's political BS away from them because removing it was more distressful than letting them have it and besides, there were always benzodiazepines.)

[Aristus]

26. We'll be here when you get back.

And may there be much reason for joy, celebration, and revelry! 🍾🥂

[Faux pas]

27. Take care!

it won't matter when Kamala wins and you're not here to revel in it.

[arlyellowdog]

28. I find DU really reassuring.

My Democratic husband and, very involved Democratic brother, and Democratic mother are all deceased. You guys (along wit my daughter) are my Democratic family. Believe me, I need you.

[calimary]

31. Awwwwwwwww... I just read this (Saturday afternoon).

We ARE your Democratic family, with bells on!

Honored to be viewed as such!

[Skittles]

30. is he a MAGAt?

or is he concerned about your health

[Iggo]

36. He said "political social media."

Frankly, I think he thinks I’M a magat…..lol.

Shh…don’t tell anybody I was here.

[MyMission]

32. My MD just offers me anti anxiety meds

I don't currently take anything, but I've been thinking of calling for an appointment and a prescription. This is a very stressful time!

I can appreciate your cardio MDs suggestion. Did they tell you to avoid social media and the TV too? Probably a good idea. I don't watch TV or do social media, except DU and YouTube videos, but political ads are everywhere.

Hope you have a relaxing few days!

[Ferrets are Cool]

33. That's bullshit. I find solace and companionship here.

[Think. Again.]

34. Reminds me of the old joke:

Me: "Doctor, it hurts when I do this."

Doctor: "Don't do that."

[peacebuzzard]

35. Maybe you can just read the banners and go to the other posts and groups

Instead of the greatest and latest ones there are the cooking forums and pet forums and sports forums…
There is nothing like driving to work or the stores that get my BP up.
But then again this election is critical; everyone is on edge…
Take care of yourself…see you soon (drink some calming teas?

I really like the passion flower drinks and tea. Passion flower brings me down a few notches and helps!!)