Coping with Mitral Valve Prolapse: Seeking Hope and Support

Could you please provide more specific information or questions regarding heart problems?

First of all, thank you, Dr.
Lee, for your previous comfort.
I asked you a question last year, and your response deeply moved me.
In that content, you continuously encouraged me.
However, I really cannot cope with living alongside mitral valve prolapse.
I truly cannot handle it; I have persistent thoughts of wanting to die.
Since it cannot be cured, I feel so exhausted.
Why did this happen to me at 24 years old? I really cannot accept it.
I just want to die.
Now that I am 28, how much longer do I have to endure this? Is there really no treatment for it at the moment? Thank you...

Xiao Xiao, 20~29 year old female. Ask Date: 2001/02/17

Dr. Li Huixiong reply Internal Medicine

"Look at others and reflect on yourself." Perhaps due to my work in the hospital, where I face the constant cycle of life and death, I am particularly impressed by those individuals with physical disabilities who are often overlooked by society yet continue to live actively.
They serve as a significant motivation for my own efforts.
I wonder, if a person has healthy limbs, what reason do they have not to create a beautiful life for themselves? Some people are born in times of turmoil and unrest, having no opportunity for a peaceful existence, while you are fortunate enough to live in an era of unprecedented progress in human history.
Think about it—life can be rich and appealing; give it a try! Wishing you all the best!

Reply Date: 2001/02/17

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I'm truly sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's important to talk to someone who can help you, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.

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