Next to surgery, the rehab program is the most important part of achieving wellness. The Cardiac Rehab Program addresses personal wellness through the central issues of diet, medications, exercise, physical fitness and a greater understanding of self. The Antioch part of the program confronts emotional needs. This part of the program brought peace and calm to our fears, doubts and questions associated with the future. The Antioch classes helped us deal directly with that all-important question.
Many people go through bouts of fear, anxiety and depression following a major cardiac event.
The support group played a key role in helping us to effectively cope. We shared a common bond with everyone in the class, and our concern for each other was genuine and deeply felt. When the classes concluded, there were real embraces and heartfelt handshakes and tears of gratitude. We knew how important each other had been in our lives. These are people I will keep in touch with.