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"Support after heart attack"

About: Lisburn Community Services / Community Rehab Team

(as the patient),

After my heart attack I felt depressed and started to have suicide thoughts. I turned to so many people, there doors were closed. I got talking to a staff member from rehabilitation and after months of getting nowhere, this staff member got Kyle from chest, heart and stroke to contact me & within days of telling them how I felt and Kyle start to get me help from different people even support from a lady who works for a cancer charity. This guy Kyle has stood by me from the first day he contacted me. I feel I'm still in this world today because Kyle supported me.

I was still having suicidal thoughts because I could not go through life and everyone thinking I was a pest and ignoring me. I still can see no end to things, but iv also got a lady from mental health Ann who is fantastic and between Ann and Kyle I'm hoping they can get me through this as the saying goes; We live in hope and we die in despair.

Thankyou to the 3 wonderful people who took the time for me because so many people don't understand anxiety and depression and have no time for it. I hope someday I can give something back, thankyou.

I'm still on the edge of not wanting to be here, but one day at a time, thanks 

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Response from Julie Jess, Clinical Lead Community Rehabilitation Team, AHP - Community Rehabilitation, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Julie Jess
Clinical Lead Community Rehabilitation Team, AHP - Community Rehabilitation,
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
Submitted on 25/08/2021 at 17:22
Published on Care Opinion on 26/08/2021 at 15:59


Hi Lindsay48

I am sorry to hear that you have been through a very difficult time in your life which had caused suicidal thoughts. I am very glad to hear that you have received support and that staff within the community rehab team have taken the time to understand your needs and looked for what help there was available for you. I really hope that you continue to feel supported and would encourage you to give something back in the future as this is likely to make you feel good as well as help others.

I will share your story with the rehab team so that the person who helped you knows that you have really benefitted and that the team may be able to help others like you in the future.

Julie Jess

Clinical Lead Community Rehab Team

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Update posted by Lindsay48 (the patient)

Hi thankyou for reading my story and understanding I appreciate it very much thankyou

Response from Julie Jess, Clinical Lead Community Rehabilitation Team, AHP - Community Rehabilitation, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Julie Jess
Clinical Lead Community Rehabilitation Team, AHP - Community Rehabilitation,
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
Submitted on 26/08/2021 at 19:04
Published on Care Opinion on 27/08/2021 at 08:18


Hi Lindsay48

Thank you for your feedback, I am glad you found my response helpful.

Julie

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Response from Christine Graham, Audit and Governance Facilitator, Mental Health, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Christine Graham
Audit and Governance Facilitator, Mental Health,
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust

I work as part of the service imporvement team for mental health services in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 05/05/2022 at 09:53
Published on Care Opinion at 09:53


Hi Lindsay48

Thank you for taking the time to share your story and for your kind feedback regarding our colleague, Ann. We have shared your feedback with Ann which has been a big encouragement for her and her team.

Thank you again

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