Since my stroke 5 years ago i have had difficulty typing here or on my mobile without it turning into gibberish. also I cannot count small numbers any more. Seven people in a room and i have to count them numerous times to decide how many. Friends very supportive at first, but as I can no longer go out and join inthey gradually vanished. So lonely out here. Good job I have supportive hfamily… Symptoms reappear then go. Its so scary. Stop complsining, at least I am srill here. Pam
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You could try using the speech recognition software on your phone if typing is really difficult for you although practising typing will help you get better at it.
Shame your friends aren’t as supportive as they were. Is there any way you could go out? Perhaps in a wheelchair if necessary? I’m not 100% sure of your full stroke effects so apologies if that really isn’t an option.
We have things like dial a ride here who will pick you up and take you somewhere. Oraybe you could invite people around to have coffee and cake at your house. That’s what I did initially. They didn’t stop long but it stopped me getting lonely.
P.s. you’re allowed to moan sometimes.
Best wishes
Ann
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Its all a bit different now, I used to get in the car and go. had to stop driving due to seizures. We are all getting older now. and have spread out geographically I have people round for coffee when they can and get out socialy once a week, so rely on the phone. Ishall look into what transport may be available. I do get out to see the doctor quite a lot!!Perhaps he would like to come for coffee and cake 
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Sorry that made me chuckle. I wonder how many drs gwt invited for coffee & cake i bet they’d be happy to have some though 
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Im sure they would, but they are so busy
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I have made some good friends here on this Forum.
I’d invite them around for tea and cake if I could.
Here’s some cake, a big heart and a bunch of flowers from me to anybody coming by this way.
and here’s a quote
The more you think about your own self, the more self-centred you are, the more trouble even small problems can create in your mind. The stronger your sense of ‘I’, the narrower the scope of your thinking becomes; then even small obstacles become unbearable. On the other hand, if you concern yourself mainly with others, the broader your thinking becomes, and life’s inevitable difficulties disturb you less.
Dalai Lama
keep on keepin’ on
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Thank you for the tea & cake @Bobbi I love cake
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I hope you find your way. This forum can be a good place to get ideas, answers and friendly support.
keep on keepin’ on
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I do love a cuppa tea 
I fancy making some scones if anyone wants to join me
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Look here, my early days post stroke, follow the link:
An early triumph, making scones, when I was gaining some mobility.
Take up the challenge and post a picture or pictures of your handiwork.
I found mixing the ingredients hard work so eventually we bought a stand mixer which opened up the chance to try a variety of baking recipes.
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Could you afford a mobility scooter to get yourself out and about more. Maybe there are some activity/social groups you could join, make new friends. The likes of Age UK would be a good place to start, you can find on the internet.
The trouble is, lack of activity leads to boredom and that can be as exhausting as the fatigue itself. Activity and stimulation are good for both the mind and blood pressure, also helps prevent anxiety and depression. They provide a much needed distraction from your stroke 
Lorraine
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To all and anyone,
For almost three years post stroke my mobility was severely impaired and I spent 95% of my time indoors at home.
I coped with this by visiting this forum frequently to chat, exchange experiences and report on my progress and activity. I also put together some online sessions using a free version of Zoom. All of this was good for my feeling of self worth and mental health in general.
Stroke Association staff were very supportive back then and encouraged me in many ways, including inviting me to create some Blog posts which are still on display on the Stroke Association site at this time.
I still conduct regular online video sessions and post a Blog elsewhere. I think it is important to share the positive aspects of life after stroke but also important to acknowledge that there is a dark side and everything is not always sweetness and light.
It is great to meet with others in any way possible and the reward is inspiration, encouragement and fellow feeling. I would encourage those affected by stroke to take similar steps as we find our way through this very different world.
I’ll post a cheeky link to my Blog, where this is more of my writing.
keep on keepin’ on
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