In the weeks after a heart attack, the hardest questions often arrive once you are home. What is safe now? Why am I so tired? When will I feel like myself again? This book is a calm, practical companion for the months that follow — the period when the emergency is over but recovery is just beginning. It walks through what happens after discharge, how cardiac rehabilitation works, how to take medicines with confidence, and how to read your body's new signals without panic. It tackles the quieter struggles too: disturbed sleep, low mood, anxiety, changes in relationships, and the fear of another event. There are no miracle diets, no false promises, and no guilt. Instead, you will find clear explanations, honest reassurance, and the language to speak with your clinical team about what matters to you. Written by a health writer who understands the difference between advice and instructions, this guide helps you build a liveable new normal at your own pace. Part of The Long-Term Condition Library.