A very interesting article from Zachary Smith, reviewed by Chung Yoon, MD in every day health, looking into the emotional aspects of surviving a blood-clot (Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism). It is only relatively recently that the medical world has started looking into the psychological and emotional suffering that surviving a DVT can cause (not only the patient, but their loved ones).

Please, always seek help, as you do not have to suffer in silence. From personal experience, talking, counselling, and support from loved ones, really does help