Posted by rayww on July 28, 2005, at 13:44:13
In reply to Re: stroke, posted by B2chica on July 26, 2005, at 10:58:44
> sooo sorry about your difficulties. a left hemi stroke usually affects language, expressive or receptive. you seem to sound quite good with your writing skills, does it effect you when you try to speak to others? or understand others?
<it takes more effort to listen and speak, and also type. Movement is slower, and though it isn't obvious I feel like rather than flowing smoothly, everything comes out in segments, like the cartoon has slowed down considerably.
> i see why you feel your whole life has changed course. maybe not it's course but it has changed.
> i do understand the extreme difficulty probably both physically and mentally to do everyday things. are you in any therapy (physical, speech, occupational, psychological)? these are all tools that should help you transition, especially occupational since it is the everyday things you seem to be struggling with.<we live outside the range for much of that, and even if we did, I would likely choose to go it alone anyway. I mean, what can they do, this just takes time doesn't it?
> just know that you've experienced a traumatic incident and should receive assistance in your recovery. it's traumatic for you and your family and just as it is taking time for you to adjust, it is taking them time also. However, you can't focus on their issues, only focus on yours. it's time for you know. push forward.
< what is time anyway?
> i can't answer the best way to 'deal' with a stroke cuz different attitudes work for different people but i'd say take charge of it. if a good day wipes you out for two- that's ok, remember the one good day, every good day improves you three steps and two wipe out days only equals a half step back, cuz you are physically and mentally tired. you will be, that doesn't mean a set back at all.
< I'm going to try really hard to remember this
Thank-you B2
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