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I remember commenting on this thread a couple of weeks back and here is what happened with me last week.

I was in my daughter's school for a PTM. My FIL was with me. It was a one on one 5 minute chat kind of meeting and so we were waiting for our turn in line. My daughter is in the third grade and fortunately we had not brought her with us. There were a couple of folks in line ahead of us.

Just when the couple ahead of us were having their chat, my chest started paining. I paid little attention thinking that it will go away. But it started growing fast and by the time our turn came, I was barely able to stand.

I walked to a nearby bench and sat down thinking that will help but I was very uncomfortable and sweating profusely. I then went and sat on the stairs thinking fresh air might help but the pain grew so much that I could not sit and had to lie down.

My FIL was right with me and he called my SIL to bring the car to the school (5 mins distance). By now the entire staff had gathered. The principal also came and immediately called up a Dr Patil who worked in a hospital just opposite the school. He came running and took me in the car to the hospital.

Once we reached there he asked the attendants to skip all formalities and take me directly to the ICU. There I was given immediate medication which brought some relief but the pain still persisted. Then I was shifted to a bigger hospital where I underwent emergency angioplasty.

The gist of the matter is that firstly I had no inkling or warning that this was about to happen. And more importantly, I got required help within the first half hour. 80% of my coronary artery was blocked a delay would have meant other organs getting affected.

Thank God you are safe now. Do take care.

Similar thing happened to my BIL almost an year ago. He was standing in front the main door and immediately showed the symptoms and they rushed to nearby hospital. Thereafter to a bigger hospital in Chennai, and did angioplasty. I believe he had 5 blocks and suffered a massive heart attack. But my sister were able to bring him to the hospital on time, which saved his life.

We should always check our heart health and visit a doctor at regular intervals, even as young as early 30's.

This post goes to show how close to disaster we are all on a typical day at work. Keeping a level head and that elusive ability to feel your movements and thoughts are the key. Have you tried meditation? If not, you have got the final call.

The woods are lovely dark and deep but it should give you the energy to go those miles.

You have been lucky. A delay could have been fatal. Take your meds regularly and pay strict attention to your lifestyle. Wishing you a speedy recovery. PM if you need any help regarding lifestyle optimisation or cardiac rehabilitation

Hello all.

It's been a while since I logged into my TBHP account. However, I used to regularly visit the forum for only car related aspects practically every 2 hours. Can't stay away from TBHP, this is my only respite from the daily work grind.

Now, I would like to share 2 postive news. First, my health. I am back to my usual self. Took a 3 weeks break from work; with the last week of break being a digital detox of sorts. Also followed the advice of my father and took up squash as a sport. Although I play solo, I can't describe how good it feels after smashing that black ball for 45 minutes. It's a wonderful stress buster.

Now, the big news. I resigned from my current role few days back. I received an offer from a bigger competitor of ours which I gladly accepted. It was a rollercoaster journey of sorts, the last 4 weeks or so; but all's well that ends well. I will be shifting to a completely different city. Big move, shifting away from my place of birth; but I feel that this is what's best in current circumstances.

As one of the esteemed members had mentioned in his post; the shell shocked feeling that my boss and HR had to experience when I resigned was worth witnessing. Don't want to say anything further, but I am sure most of you know what I am trying to get at.

To sum up, I can just say one thing to all of you: Thanks for your kind words, for understanding my pain and helplessness, and for being there for me when I needed all the support possible. Special thanks to those who reached out to me through PMs, offering additional help and kind words of support. I know I still need to respond to few of you; will do so at the earliest.

I waited all these weeks since I wanted to post something that was a logical end to this unforgettable incident in my life.

Thanks once again. And a speedy recovery for those who seem to have suffered similar or, in certain cases, even worse ill health compared to me.

It is heartening to read your recovery story. It has given me the confidence to actually start facing it bravely. My experience goes as below. I have not done anything so far other than taking Aspirin and Sorbitrate though.

6-March-2024, 5am. That is about an hour late of my normal waking time. My wife was up already and was doing some of her office work. I opened my eyes, was looking at the clock, could see the time, the fan was running, light was on, wife was working. However, to my horror I could not move any part of my body and was totally unable to speak. After about 5-10 seconds of being in this state, I could regain my senses and the motor functions were restored. From Wednesday till yesterday, I have been experiencing nonstop moderate to intense headache, somewhat heavy eyes, bit of slurred speech and have lost the ability to lift weights. It is only yesterday, i.e. Sunday, have I taken the above two medications on my own motion and the headache has reduced. I have not yet consulted any doctor, but I intend to get a CT scan done tomorrow.

I too am 38, non-alcoholic, not a smoker, however high on the bad cholesterol and too high triglycerides. I walk a lot but do no other workout than walking. Being a GST professional always surrounded with compliance dates and the resultant stress. After assessing myself for these 3-4 days, I can say that it is only the weightlifting ability that continues to be adversely affected. If I try to lift anything heavy, the back side of the head shoots excruciating pain. Rest of the motor functions, including driving / riding are thankfully intact.

This episode is an unforgettable experience.

If it was me, I would be knocking down doctor's doors :eek: That's a nightmare come to life scenario that you have described.

Dear sir, I don't know what you are waiting for. Aspirin and sorbitrate are prescription drugs. How do you even take them without medical advice? You are probably looking at a Central Nervous system vascular issue and you are typing away on a forum.
I plead with you to consult a doctor straightaway.

A couple of weeks ago, I experienced something unsettling. I had just reached my office around 8 a.m. and was sitting at my desk when I felt a numbness on the left side of my brain. The sensation trickled down the entire left side of my body and lasted for about 3 seconds. I got up, had some coffee, and ignored it, thinking it might be due to lack of sleep.

The next day, I had the same episode again at night while I was working until 11 p.m. Alarmed, I went to a neurologist. He advised me that this was a signal from my body indicating severe sleep deprivation and warned me that I needed to cut down on my working hours, as continuing this way could lead to a more serious condition.

Although I considered his advice, the work pressure made me push it to the back of my mind. Then, last week on Friday night, I experienced extreme chest pain and had to be admitted to the hospital. It turned out to be an anxiety or panic attack.

I’m 30 years old, and for the past 4-5 years, my working hours have ranged from 12 to 14 hours per day. Recently, my father suffered a heart attack, and given what he went through—along with my own experiences—I have come to realize the importance of mental and physical health. As a result, I have just resigned from my current organization to prioritize my well-being.

Yes, it’s a gamble to search for a new job in this situation, but living with the constant feeling of a heavy chest was simply too overwhelming for me. My current organization accepted my resignation without uttering a single word, which clearly shows how much they regard their employees as mere puppets.

For now, I will focus on recovering from the fatigue.