How Therapy Can Help You Manage Your Heart Failure
Managing this chronic condition involves more than just caring for your physical health.
When you think about your heart failure care team, you probably picture your cardiologist and primary care doctor. But when it comes to managing a chronic condition, your mental health plays a big role too. Untreated depression and anxiety can make
it harder to follow your care plan. Here's how adding a mental health professional to your care team may help.
Recognizing the signs
It’s not always easy to notice when your mental health begins to decline. You might dismiss persistent feelings of sadness or worry as just part of dealing with a chronic condition. A therapist can help identify these concerns and provide treatment.
Managing stress
Heart failure can be overwhelming, and stress can make symptoms worse by raising blood pressure. A mental health provider can teach you stress-management techniques like mindfulness and relaxation exercises.
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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Diet, exercise, and medication adherence are key parts of managing heart failure. A therapist can help you work through barriers, develop motivation, and set achievable goals.
Addressing your emotional well-being can make a real difference in how you manage your heart failure.
