Heart Scare at 48: Anxiety, Intimacy, and the Role of Supplements

The anxiety after a health scare is very real. Even when your test results are normal, the mind often takes longer to catch up. I went through something similar last year. Physically, I was fine, but the moment intimacy came up, I froze. A therapist I spoke to explained that this is common. Your body may have healed, but your mind needs reassurance and time to trust itself again.

Her advice was simple. Rebuild slowly. Focus on light movement like short walks or stretching, eat balanced meals, and try mindfulness exercises to calm your thoughts. It is less about forcing intimacy and more about letting comfort return gradually.

Around that time, I also started a herbal supplement with Ashwagandha and Shilajit. I chose Durex Elevate Performa Capsules because they combine both. They are designed to reduce stress and support steady energy over a few weeks rather than give a sudden jolt. By week six, I noticed I felt calmer and more present, which made intimacy feel safe again instead of stressful.

For me, the real change came from doing both at once. Working on calming my mind while giving my body gentle support helped me stop overthinking every moment. Intimacy started feeling normal again, not something I had to prepare for or worry about.