After having sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock it is common that survivors find that their immune system is compromised. I talk about why you get increased infection after Sepsis & I talk about the signs and symptoms of sepsis the PTSD and worry when you have an infection after Sepsis and reminding you of where you can go If you need.

Leanne Smith is a maternal sepsis survivor.

She had to endure waking up after being in a coma to find out That not only has she lost her baby girl, but she also had to have a hysterectomy due to sepsis.

We talk frankly about PTSD and anxiety post sepsis. Hope you find it interesting.

PTSD after Maternal sepsis

This next month we will be talking about the different aspects of post sepsis syndrome and post Covid syndrome and how they compare. Covid is a form of viral sepsis so post covid syndrome is a form of post sepsis syndrome. Knowing the signs and symptoms of sepsis can save lives

Robbie Owen was known by the Sepsis community for being an advocate for awareness fundraising and campaigning. It is a deep loss for all those who were blessed enough to call her a friend.

As a sepsis survivor I have developed neuropathy in my feet (tingling). I saw a post by a good friend and fellow survivor talking about neuropathy. There were lots of people commenting on the post and so when I asked them if they would like me to talk about it they said yes.

I’m back after a break looking after my mental health and work and talking about updates in my life

Mental health can be a very tough subject. There can be a lot of stigma around it and there shouldn't be. However one of the symptoms of post sepsis syndrome / after effects of sepsis is ptsd anxiety depression and flashbacks. Please ask for help. Places to go for help. https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/ https://www.idealflatmate.co.uk/flatmate-HQ/top-10-uk-mental-health-charities/ https://www.samaritans.org Sepsis Uk trust. https://sepsistrust.org/make-a-donation/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheUKSepsisTrust (donation button at the top of the page)

Talking about mental health post sepsis.

How has my life changed due to sepsis? Post sepsis syndrome can be debilitating emotionally and physically. Here is my story.