I have been dealing with survivor's guilt for almost 5 years now. The cardiac arrest I suffered over 5 years ago, wasn't related to the guilt i've had been feeling. It was related to the heart transplant I had 9 months after my cardiac arrest.
I always wonder why I am still on this Earth and the other person died? I know I should not ask why and should just be Thankful; but I still wonder why I survived not once, but twice? I have been going to counseling and I am understanding more about life's circumstances.
I urge you and anyone with guilt of surviving death to seek help. This is not discussed at all and needs to be brought to all survivor's attention. I have guilt, but I wasn't diagnosed with it until last year. I waited a couple of years to ask for help. My doctors suggested I go to counseling and I'm glad I did.
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Survivor's Guilt
- By Cheryl03
- Posted March 12, 2008 at 10:44 am · 1 reply
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