Feelings Of Anxiety and Confusion
Patients having pulmonary embolism appear to suffer more from anxiety and depression in comparison to the healthy individuals. Pulmonary embolism patients have higher scores in depression and anxiety as they are experiencing low quality of life considering their physical health. Some people with pulmonary embolism have poor mental health as it leads to intrusive memories and a loss of identity. Particularly in the case of younger adults having pulmonary embolism, there are impairments of mental health and higher anxiety scores. The physical restraints of pulmonary embolism like difficulty to walk or even perform everyday tasks stirs depression and frustration thus becomes a life-changing condition for the sufferer. There is a higher degree of uncertainty regarding long-term well being and the fear of recurrence is also present all the time. The studies suggest that the mental effects of pulmonary embolism on patients causes negative changes in self-perception, loss of perceived immortality, and a constant sensation of alarm. There is a constant increase of psychological and emotional distress among patients of pulmonary embolism which somehow leads to symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).