Picture a man whose world was turned inside out. By a small micro clot causing a small stroke. This will be a journal of my recovery. Not sure where the journey will go. Just grateful to be able to make it.
I think you were describing sensory overload in relation to noise. I suffer this badly. I lost 50 pc hearing so have to wear hearing aids which magnifies the sensory overload. Thank you for your video….very helpful.
I am 2 1/2 years post stroke and I’m still suffering from post stroke fatigue syndrome. Lately it has really been affecting me when I go out to the grocery store. I pissed off my husband because I literally was falling into the grocery cart where normally you put your child. My husband wanted me to stand up straight because he said people were passing by and staring at me. I am also blind so I don’t notice that they’re staring at me and really don’t give a shit. But I can understand how my husband is embarrassed by me. It’s not like I can help. I just feel like I have to sit down and you know in a grocery store there really isn’t any seat that you can go to, if you’re in the Isles. I fell through the cracks when I had my stroke because it was Covid times and I never really did receive any kind of support from an occupational therapist or a physiotherapist or even a social worker. I had one meeting with an occupational therapist, and that was virtually because of Covid. I had about a month of physiotherapy that was really a joke and had stupid exercises. I’d really like to get more physiotherapy 2 1/2 years later, but I would have to pay for that out-of-pocket or try and go through my insurance company.I’m still really wobbly and I can’t stand up for more than 10 minutes. Like I want my life back pre-stroke, so that was back in September 2021.
My minds made up, I lost everything and my sucky family ripped me off, I’m almost broke and don’t want to be homeless or live in a nursing home, I wish I had died on the operating table
I need to find a lawyer to represent me for disability. They turned me down without a reason just said to go back to what I did. I love my job, have traveled the world, have over 100 awards but I cannot physically perform anymore. Judge Judy said they will not help until you sue them. If anyone knows an attorney or how to find one in my area please help. I am about 6 months from homelessness. Please help.
I had a stroke 3 months ago and started watching stroke content. My journey as a stroke survivor is just beginning but I determined to give my recovery my best shot. I take heart to see you have returned to work and improve hugely. I have tried hard to stay positive and move forward with a positive mindset. I am learning fast about a good diet. Thanks for sharing your story. It does help to see other people’s content. All the best Stuart
My stroke feb 2 this year. I’ve made good progress walking bending arm speech still slurs.i g can tired easy without doing much I’m afraid I’ll get depressed
Five years later and I am here in desperate need of encouragement on behalf of my husband who just had a stroke a week ago… Thank you so much for sharing your story!
Great You Tube … Excellent information… I suffer from PSF but fortunately it doesn’t last and sometimes it lasts for just a few hours … I find by just doing chores helps but my energy soon runs out sooner than it used to. I’m back to driving my car after passing a class 5 driving test.
Statins Do cause depression ! Took statins for 15 years, joint pain , depression , could hardly walk from foot pain , depression meds are total fraud ( tried 10 on them - zero help , made depression worse) Off statins now and feeling wonderful
Thank you . I am 8 months post stroke and have had fatigue from day one. I thought I'd go back to my old life on release from the hospital and my biggest struggle has been coming to terms with the reality that I can't.
I must express that you've articulated quite a bit. At 49 years old, I experienced two strokes in mid-December, and since then, I've been cautious not to overexert myself in conversation. As of the 12th, I'll be three months into recovery. Although I had one stroke on each side, all doctors, including the neurosurgeon, have cleared me. However, despite being told that I've fully recovered without lasting damage, I now find myself treated as if strokes are contagious or others are fearful of being around me. This shift in treatment has affected various aspects of my life, including work, relationships with friends and family, and interactions with most people in general. Despite appearing fine outwardly, I lack a support system and feel unable to discuss my concerns because everyone assumes I'm back to my normal self. Internally, however, I resonate with many who have faced similar challenges after being given a second chance at life. I find myself taking life more seriously and longing for a fresh start, away from the misconceptions and avoidance of those around me. Even my employment and relationships, except for my steadfast canine companions, have been impacted by this misunderstanding of what stroke survivors endure. At 49, I've faced harassment and been marginalized at work due to unfounded fears about the contagiousness of strokes. Currently, my only medication is for preventative blood pressure maintenance. Recently, I've found myself echoing sentiments similar to yours - it's disconcerting to feel like a pariah while being assured by both medical professionals and myself that I am indeed fine. By seeing me, one would never expect or believe that I had strokes. Thanks for the videos.
I never even thought that. It is so weird the variations in post stroke attitude. I came out ready to go despite being told I’d be in a chair for life. I just started setting micro goals and achieving them, this in turn boosts my confidence…..Oh and I did actually die and was resuscitated..Ain’t stroke fun…
I have it so bad at approx 3 years that my entire left side shuts down and my speech sounds like I am drunk.. For me it is not just tired I hit a literal wall with no way forward.
Hello from sweden 🇸🇪🖐 Oh my... i'm so thankful for this channel! You help me a lot.... to find other words on what I am experiencing feeling and what not its Easier to explain to my familyi feel less alone watching your videos feeling less alone in all the challenges and struggls e we stroke fstrokefolks liike us are going through it is amazing. Thank you🙏❤️💯 obviously english is not my native language. But you get it! Iwhen i listen and watch your videos you feel like a true friend even though i actually dont know YOU. but it feels like i do. Oh YES a sarcastic stroke T- Shirt That would be awesome✌️ 👍👍👍👌 i have so much to say but it is what it is I Truely Love the sarcastic stroke T-shirt thingy thing! I.dea Ok bye for now. All my blessings. / From Ina and my lovely pet Columbus 🐶
The cockatiel is sure cute I learned that ejaculation put chemicals in my blood that took away my suicidal thoughts. Nobody knows what it's like having a stroke. Being buried alive is close.
This video hit alot of valid points I'm 43 and had my stroke exactly 1 year ago but I've come a long way thus far and still have so far to go, but I definitely felt that I should have died versus dealing with the drastic change of my life not being able to walk or use of my left haand/arm, I was feeling like I'm being punished
Thanks for the video,i found it useful, every now and then i get a headache, it's two months since my stroke, so even the slightest hint of anything dodgy with my head i immediately think of the worst possible sinario , i mean I'm practically calling the undertaker. I suppose you just have to learn to deal with the issues, thanks again. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE ❤❤
Thank you so much for this video. I was having one of my most difficult mental days today and it relayed the message of needing and excepting help directly and efficiently.
I'm 2 months post stroke, progressing well physically but struggling quite a bit with cognition. Hearing some of this is a little scary but also very helpful, thank you... new subscriber!!
