Originally Posted by
ICU 
... See, six years ago today my Dad had his heart attack. I remember being in ER with them both all day. Think that's messing with me a little bit too!...
Well sure, you obviously love him, of course you're going to be worried.
This is totally not recovery related. As a guy who's had _eleven_ heart attacks and 7 major hospitalizations in the last 3 years I can tell you that about 50% of a heart condition is caused by genetic factors. The other 50% is caused by the patients _attitude_.
There is nothing in the world that can _cause_ me a heart attack, if I have a positive, healthy attitude. However, if I fail to follow medical directions, have a sour, angry relationship with the world, then _I_ will cause me one pretty durn quick.
Worrying about your Dad cuz you love him is admirable, but if you're feeling in some way responsible about his health, you can let go of that one too. The "three C's" of al-anon apply to heart conditions too.
I didn't Cause it.
I can't Control it.
I can't Cure it.
Mike ((((( hugs )))))