Overcoming fear and getting control of your body after a stroke

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@teresacollinsporterfield5488 3 года назад

I swear Dr. Tobias you seem to know how we feel. The way you think and convey to us is nothing you can pull out of a book. I am amazed at how you know how we feel after having a stroke. Thank you so very much! Have a great week.

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Teresa! Happy Sunday! Thanks for checking in again this week. I always love your perspective on things. Your weekly encouragement does not go unnoticed 😊 I hope the tips help you!!

@scottwhite2583 3 года назад

@@rehabhqofficial Thank you very much I think I wish could happen is a waste of workload of the therapist in the rehab hospital was lightened a bit so they could really push the patient because looking back being awesome myself they pushed me but never as far as I could’ve been and the thing I would convey to anyone who’s come home from the hospital and waiting for rehab is don’t be afraid to push yourself at home just know your limits and be safe about it and don’t let yourself make up excuses why you don’t do something I make sure I get a lot of steps every day that’s part of my rehab myself I’m careful about it becauseHumidity gets me more than they used to with all the drugs I’m on but I never give up and when I start to feel down about where I am in my recovery I think about 5 come. From when I was a Hoyer lift out of bed and having to have people dress me like I was an infant and to the point I do everything for myself to my own shopping a separate my pills out I’m thankful that I was the help I was given to get me to that point

@CNNANDFOXSUCK 3 года назад

Amen

@ryukoli4707 Год назад

She deals with people like us ALL DAY; EVERY DAY!

@mrstevek118 3 года назад

Fear is a disability for me. Thanks for posting this video ❤️

@debraperez6190 3 года назад

Thank you for this! Fear is a big obstacle to my improvement!

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Debra! Thank you for sharing this! Awareness if the first step to experiencing real change!! you got this!!

@kejuantaylor6486 3 года назад

This woman is a blessing she never let's me down 🙌🏿💪🏾

@ronpadlo7301 3 года назад

You are correct, she is amazing .I have been doing therapy for the past 14 years. She will is without a doubt the most proficient therapist I have ever seen.If I liked Florida,I would move ther just to be able to have her as a therapist! She is the jewel in a gold crown!

@kejuantaylor6486 3 года назад

@@ronpadlo7301 she's goes in depth pretty good about the body local therapist in my town seem like Every patient is the same.

@charleseddy6545 7 месяцев назад

THIS is my single greatest disability post stroke. It triples my spasticity when I go outside. You are valued and appreciated Dr. T.

@dontagotti2449 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this! I believe that fear if falling or what people are thinking of me is stopping my progress mentally. I try walking and my foot or leg locks up I immediately freak out mentally or down myself. Like you don't got it yet?! This video is really helpful in how I will approach my tasks from now on. So happy and thankful for you💫😁

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Donta! Thanks for sharing your story. You are not alone. It seems to be a pretty common problem. I can't wait for you to share an update on how you tackle this new challenge 😊

@charleseddy6545 7 месяцев назад

Do you still have spasticity in your leg and foot? I feel like it is leaving my leg, but I still have hyperextension in my knee and my foot points down when I go outside.

@frannymoore 3 года назад

The fear factor is real!! I thought it was just me. So helpful! Oh I bought the shirt “Actually, I can” and wore it on my hike to a waterfall that used to be able to on my own, but lost a lot of ability since getting a desk job, and many loved and commented on it.

@darkodarkovic7827 3 года назад

In the initial stage, I made an awkward movement in one place, the brain remembered that and every time I would stiffen in that place, as if I were on ice. It helped a little to practice that movement at home, he would stiffen there every time, like a stage fright. It was only after meditation and a lot of visualization gave way. Now only light music helps me a lot as a basis for meditation. Thanks for explaining the problem.

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Yes! I am glad that you learned about meditation early on. I am sure it has helped you to get to where you are now. :) thanks for sharing this!

@revdocrandy 3 года назад

The 6-part strategy for managing fear/anxiety was helpful. Thank you!

@nicolecsato 3 года назад

I have been living with multiple sclerosis after a diagnosis 2 years ago. Thank you for this ❤ I feel like you were speaking directly to me Tara!

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Nicole! Thank you for watching this video and for sharing your story. I am so glad that this video spoke to you. Mission accomplished 😊

@anthonydavis4829 3 года назад

Your ability to understand is scary in it's self. You're good! That itch in your back are your wings coming in.

@Nina_2288 3 года назад

Dear Dr. Tara, thank you so much for this 😍😍🙏🙏 I am battling with fear since day 1, mostly fear of falling. Standing free lead to a chain of fear and insecurity, then spastic shot in and then came the panic attack. So I did exactly what you say, plan well, avoid these situations, build safe environments and then learn in little steps. I even moved my home to a smaller place with "furniture pathways" for safe walking exercises. With time, I now do not need any more "furniture touch walking" and love to practice in supermarket isles 🤣🤣🤣🤣 better fall into cucumber glass rows than free falling 🤣🤣🤣 ... just joking ... but this works and gives back the feeling of freedom and security. Walking gets better and safer than with fear in free spaces 🙏🙏🙏 Have a great day in Florida!

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Nina! You are dropping more excellent tips this week. I love how you tackled your fear from multiple angles. Starting in the home and combining that adding "challenges" in the community! I don't know what cucumber glass rows are, but I definitely have a funny image in my head right now 😆 That being said, supermarkets are a great place to practice. You can always find an aisle that isn't crowded. And a shopping cart is a great "assistive device" 😊 I also love that you are showing others that it doesn't matter where you start, it is just about taking small steps each day. Chico and I are sending much love to Germany 😊😀🐶

@Nina_2288 3 года назад

@@rehabhqofficial 🤣🤣🤣 We Germans love sweet picled cucumbers slices, canned in huge glasses, with barbecue and beer 🤣🤣🤣

@fredkotthaus1518 3 года назад

As usual another very informative and inspiring video, the range of your knowledge never ceases to amaze me. Never in the entire time that I was in PT/OT have heard anything like the information you provide. And yes ma'am # meditation

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Fred! Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words. Stay tuned for more #meditation tips! Have a great week. :)

@marlitahammonds8139 2 года назад

Thank you for addressing this real element that comes along with neurologic/spinal injury and rehab. This is something I've dealt with for years after my spinal cord surgery was botched and I ended up paralyzed from the waist down for months. The rehab and journey to mobility definitely left mental scars and fear is one of them. I know from daily experience that meditation helps calm my fear and anxiety when I have to go out of my comfort zone. #Meditation 🧘🏾‍♀️

@zeenathabdulla1473 3 года назад

Dear Dr Tobias... THANK YOU for all of your wonderful videos. Many of them has helped me in my stroke recovery journey and continuing to help me. Right now fear is my biggest problem and it is holding me back. Im going to implement your techniques TODAY in the hopes of training myself to overcome fear. today is the 7th anniversary since my stroke. I was only 32 when I had my stroke. The therapists whom I have worked with r all good, but none of them have the insight that you do. Unfortunately, they didnt emphasis on many of the drills which you do in order to strengthen the foundation needed for walking. but I have basically reverted to the basics set out by u in your videos and even though it is tedious work, I soldiered through and already seeing the positive differences in muscles and movement and stability. I wish I had somebody like you as my therapist. I think you are great and have a wealth of knowledge which will only improve stroke victims lives to an exceptionally high degree. I hope you will go strong and only grow stronger in your work and life which will only help others. God bless you for taking the time to help others in a vulnerable situation after stroke. Lots of thanks and appreciation from sunny South Africa

@teresacollinsporterfield5488 3 года назад

Yes... meditation is something that I would love to learn.

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

stay tuned. 😊

@shakywarrioryoga4059 3 года назад

Meditation does not have to be complicated. All that is required is the breath and a straight spine, whether lying done ,sitting, or walking. Start with 3 minutes, not 20. When your thoughts start racing , breathe and bring yourself back to your center. The idea here is to lengthen the spaces between the thoughts, not to obliterate the thoughts. The brains job is to think and you will never eliminate thoughts, but you can control the speed of them and how you react to them. ❤️

@paulraymond7281 3 года назад

@@shakywarrioryoga4059 21 days on a respirator w/o pain medication or sedation after a brain stem stroke. Meditation got me through. Well said, meditation is simple and powerful.

@scottwhite2583 3 года назад

I finally got signed up for physical and occupational therapy again

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Yay Scott!!! I can't wait for you to share your progress!!

@scottwhite2583 3 года назад

@@rehabhqofficial Do you know I will fight in war and your topic in your latest video my biggest fear is when I go to a store I don’t know the layout the first thing I do is get make sure where things are they need like wine to know where the bathroom is in the store because I want around for two hours in a store in Enjoy myself

@glenwest1911 3 года назад

I would love to be be back in rehab!

@scottwhite2583 3 года назад

@@glenwest1911 it took a long time with the pandemic to get back in.

@scottwhite2583 3 года назад

Just as just as long as my occupational therapist doesn’t Accuse me of overthinking an assignment again

@elizabethrash7370 2 года назад

You so get it! Thank you thank you thank you 😊

@scottwhite2583 3 года назад

Not to let your fear define you

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

100%

@sequin99 3 года назад

Very helpful..having MS and having had a THR on both hips...thank you. Overthinking is my nemisis.

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! You are not alone. Just keep going and work on that breath work! You can do this any time, any place, no equipment needed :)

@muratatlantis8472 3 года назад

Fear, always restricts your activity but sonetimes keeps you from risky actions like falling

@dancers1113 3 года назад

Hey Dr. Tobias that was a awesome video and it touched on everything and yes I want to learn how to meditate!

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Michelle! I am so glad you found this one helpful. I am excited to share more about breath work and meditation. Stay tuned!

@tjharris6530 3 года назад

Never heard it put like this thank you Dr. Tobias God Bless You!!!

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi tj! Thanks for checking in this week. I hope it helps!

@goodvibes8075 3 года назад

As always very informative video.Thanks Dr. Tobias

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Ronal! great to see you here this week. I hope it helps in some small way to get you one step closer to your goal!!

@nolaigmckaigney7135 Год назад

I sound like a broken record. I try walking in my safe room unaided I.e. no tripod( long shower room with grab handles on either side) & while I feel that my AFO prevents me from performing a good walk. I visualise my technique, I.e.heel strike, toe flexion. I do squats to promote dorsiflexion assisted with foot heel flat on ground at home. Might be drifting off subject matter but would Botox in gastroc muscle improve this . I attend pt weekly & he is working on dorsiflexion stretches.I am 8 years post stroke with left side hemiplegia. Your vids are so invaluable & have played a huge role in my recovery. Thank you from the bottom of my heart dr. Tara

@conniet1416 3 года назад

I would love some videos on breath work. Thank you 🙏

@bshalon 3 года назад

I am very interested in your experience with meditation. Thank you for all you do for us. Bob

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Bob. Will do. Stay tuned!

@53lorettaable 3 года назад

I'm excited to say that I had success following your outlined advice with the managing fear/ anxiety difficulty. Thank you so very much

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Loretta! I am so happy for you! Thank you for sharing this. I LOVE learning the success stories!!

@CNNANDFOXSUCK 3 года назад

Thanks so much for your videos

@nitinyadav6562 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing...

@jamakersgaming9315 2 года назад

dr tobias we love u bless u.

@53lorettaable 3 года назад

#meditation, breathing# overcome fear. Thank you

@jermaineogunlock236 2 года назад

THANKS NICE TOPIC..

@honeydsa1454 3 года назад

Couldn't agree more with this info from personal experience. Breath work is indispensable!

@revdocrandy 3 года назад

I will be one the lookout for a video on meditation!

@rizvanaisya5229 3 года назад

Hi Dr Tara, thank you so much for everything that you do for us it's truly amazing. Every video of yours is superb n very Informative, I kindly wanted to ask if you can do a video on sensation retraining. Thank you once again 😊😊

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Rizvana! Thank you for watching and for your kind words. I am so happy that you found this one informative. Can you help me understand what you mean by sensation retraining? What problem are you having?

@charleseddy6545 7 месяцев назад

Please give me more videos on overcoming fear/spasticity when outdoors

@destonlee2838 2 года назад

The worst for me is crossing busy streets. Unexpected revving or a car that pushes onto the crosswalk boundary sets me into spasms at times. Crosswalks are the worst.

@nitinyadav6562 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@alisondarby594 Год назад

Hi Tara. I would love to do the meditation as I do suffer from anxiety, fear and stress. Thank you 😊

@deniseinskip-seale7815 3 года назад

#meditation, thank you Dr. Tara

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Denise! Great to see you this week!! I am excited to talk more about meditations/breath work. I think it is such a valuable tool. Stay tuned!

@atgf8001 3 года назад

Ive hemerrage stroke and have done sergery and its been almost 9 month im 30 yrs old,half side is paralized but i can walk now, not same as before ,can u tell me how much longer will i need to recover my hand and leg,i walk 1 hr a day,will i recover after a second sergery?

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story! Everyone is different. It comes down to just taking one day at a time and doing what you can to keep getting a little better each day. Hang in there! You got this!!!

@karenspivey9420 3 года назад

You can do this. Never mind how much time it takes.

@zitaorosz1975 2 года назад

My toes start to curl on my involved ( left) foot when I get scared. Of course, then walking is even more challenging than before.

@gerneciaalexandre5535 3 года назад

I'm still fearful, like it's not new to me but I'm still scared maybe it because I can't brace the impact or worried I can actually hurt myself.

@irena3782 3 года назад

Thank You so much for Your informative video🤗. It's true in my case! I hope this will help me😘 ( and all others). Thank You!

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Irena! I hope it helps!

@drendaevans351 2 года назад

Interested in the meditation. I'm a ota/l at a hospital and really want to help my pts more. Thank u for ur info

@susanacardenas8701 3 года назад

Hello your videos are excellent.I need subtitles in español please.

@austrianlori 3 года назад

Hi! Dr. Tobias. I have been watching your videos for 1/2 a year. I have not had a stroke. I have Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) and here is my question. If you've had a stroke, which causes damage to the brain and you can restore functions through neuroplasticity and specific pt exercises (which you prescribe) does it also mean that people with HSP (the disease I have), where the long nerves deteriorate, can also restore fuctions through neuroplasticity and specific pt exercises? Really, really looking forward to your response. Thank you for what you do. You're a star!

@mondoozfilms8290 3 года назад

Yes more breathing exercises would be good..

@alexarnold9893 Год назад

Everything on left side is still tingly

@kennethsantos9777 2 года назад

Hi, ive been having terrible balance problems since 2017 after being confined and being dx'd with heart failure, DCM LV EF

@kennethsantos9777 2 года назад

By the way im a Marine and despite my condition i still handle hand to hand combat training and competetive shooting, look drunk tho but get to hit targets accurately. But takes the wind out of me due to the much extra effort needed from not falling over and running from point to point... hope to slowly get back to how it was before. Thank you.

@deborahpye7369 3 года назад

The meditations please❤️❤️❤️

@alexarnold9893 Год назад

Ps you have been very informative

@dothigham9016 3 года назад

Meditation please! #

@dennismoore2679 3 года назад

I live in Niagara Falls New York I was wondering if you may know of a physical therapist that practice's you're You're re learning skills as you teach them in this area if so please Let me know

@erikarader6693 3 года назад

Hi, I had a question and didn’t really know how else to ask but on this video, which by the way you videos are super helpful, both emotionally and in knowledge. My question was: I had a stroke in 3 areas in my left side 6-7 months ago, walking is very painful and difficult because my feet seem to become numb and swell up with like 10 mins of utilizing them. Is this normal? Who should I seek? Or what can I do at home to help this? Thanks so much for your help!

@shraddhatiwari4457 3 года назад

I am sainovial sarcoma patient I have been exposed to radiation in the pelvis due to swelling in my right leg in increasing The doctors has advised that i will have to see a physiotherapist Leg will come in the normal shape with physiotherapy Can yo tell me any exercise which I can do at home now

@marlonmiller799 3 года назад

My mother is recovering from a stroke and would like to know if you have any physical locations in the Orlando area that offer therapy?

@lashondapeters7132 3 года назад

I didn’t not have a stroke, but I had a girdlestone procedure. What’s some get videos for me

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Most of the videos on this channel (at the moment) are focused on movement problems that have resulted from damage to the brain and/or the spinal cord. That being said, I think the going through some of the standing and stepping progressions can be beneficial for general leg weakness that has resulted from other conditions. Check out the walking playlist. I hope that helps

@kengoay1941 3 года назад

Dr Tara, I like to know more about meditation. Thank you

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Ken! So glad to see you back in the comments. 😊 Stay tuned!

@kengoay1941 3 года назад

@@rehabhqofficial Dr Tara, thank you.

@youcefbouaninba1328 3 года назад

Hi dr when i want and swing my leg my trunk lean taword the swing leg plz help to khnow my pb

@HarshPatel-xm7zb 3 года назад

Hi, please help me with this - After Brain craniectomy (surgery due to stroke) performed on my dad, I can see fluid collected in the area of surgery and it feels like bubble, how long does it take to go away? I am not worried about this! Please help. Dr. said it is just fuild it will go away soon..

@greggrant-addae1458 2 года назад

Meditation yes want

@tyrellbaker3983 3 года назад

❤❤❤🙏

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Tyrell! good to see you here this week. I hope this helps!

@ruthdeville7176 3 года назад

# meditation

@jond4014 3 года назад

My first year I didn't have much fear of anything( after waking up with half my body paralyzed basically dying.) what could scare me now). I did fall.... ALOT though. Never got hurt, other than my pride,through the grace of God, so I can't recommend being completely fearless. My problem is that when I visualize myself doing things I don't visualize my body having any kind of deficit. So when I go to do that activity I have to start strategizing in the moment and that often leads to disappointment that I'm not as far along as I thought I was and I hate having to compensate with my un-involved side because I know that's not helping me recover and is actually making things worse..

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Jon! Thank you so much for becoming a member and for sharing your story! I am sure so many people can relate to your story. The most important thing is to focus on the progress you are making. You may not be where you want to be but I am confident you are not where you started. 😊

@johnidiaquez1303 3 года назад

#meditation I am interested

@alexarnold9893 Год назад

I am about 6 months after a stroke: I ca move my hand and fingers however my arm still wants to move away from my body but I still don’t have much control what do I do? I’m also starting to look like skeleton and part of my face is still numb any suggestions?

@kathleenpelaez9176 3 года назад

Hello. Can i ask what will i do every time i straight my legs its difficult im having pain in my knee

@kathleenpelaez9176 3 года назад

Oh i forgot. I just operated laminectomy.

@user-eq2mw2es7w 8 месяцев назад

#Meditation

@marilynjackson5752 Год назад

#meditation!

@tomuchfunwithgas846 3 года назад

#medatation Please.

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Stay tuned! 😊

@lotaortiguerra Год назад

Meditation

@Piecesoflife1411 3 года назад

I have fear of not being able to use my dominant hand again.😰

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing pieces of life! Hang in there. Maybe think about setting smaller more achievable goals. I find that sometimes "overwhelm" can make fear more pronounced and in some cases have a negative impact on progress. You got this! Do not give up on that arm 💪

@HarshPatel-xm7zb 3 года назад

Hi Dr, my Dad had a hemorrhagic stroke (it was a massive) he survived, it’s been 2 weeks in ICU still there is no purposeful moments, since last 2 days he started opening eyes and blinking it and reacts to pain on both hands & legs (I believe it is vegetative state) how long will it take for him to at least get conscious and do purposeful moments? Please guide!

@virtuosoproductions4589 3 года назад

Depends on age and effort you put into rehab.i had massive stroke after a surgery at the age of 55. I'm still at it after six years. I can walk without cane outside. But hand still is not working. Hope this helps.

@HarshPatel-xm7zb 3 года назад

@@virtuosoproductions4589 thank you so much for the reply! :)

@virtuosoproductions4589 3 года назад

@@HarshPatel-xm7zb no problem. You can ask me any question regarding rehab.i was in medical induced comma for 3weeks as my brain started swelling. I worked very hard doing 3 plus hours of rehab, 5 days a week. Just week working on it. It does come back, but slowly.

@HarshPatel-xm7zb 3 года назад

@@virtuosoproductions4589 how was the initial weeks? My dad is not 100% conscious yet. Does it takes time to be conscious? He moves and lift his right hand and leg occasionally on bed (he is in hospital) it’s been 16 days now!

@virtuosoproductions4589 3 года назад

@@HarshPatel-xm7zb I was in medically induced comma to prevent my brain from furthermore damage. Seems like your dad is waking up and should be up soon. I'm not a doctor, but seems like hes on his way to waking up now.

@mrstevek118 3 года назад

I have to make myself breathe as I’m walking

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Yes Steve! Breathing is so so important :)

@mrstevek118 3 года назад

@@rehabhqofficial when I breathe the bizziness goes away

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

@@mrstevek118 right? I feel ya. 😊

@mrstevek118 3 года назад

@@rehabhqofficial Breathing calms me down when walking, helps my anxiety

@glenwest1911 3 года назад

I see you changed the name of the channel.

@rehabhqofficial 3 года назад

Hi Glen! Yes, I didn't make a big announcement yet, but there is some rebranding currently going on. This channel is becoming more than just what I can offer in person. Stay tuned for more info on this!