I’m 3 years post stroke,back at work.Just recently got back from another holiday,went to Tenerife,very disabled friendly,really enjoyed it.But the day after we came back in the house I lost my footing I didn’t fall , I fell against a door and the back of my sofa.Since then my confidence with walking has took a big downturn.I think I could have twisted my knee but there is no swelling.It is so frustrating, this morning I had a real good cry , I know it’s only a blip .As my husband and daughter keep reminding me I have only had one fall in 3years .
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You poor thing, that’s a tough one - I suspect that we store up all our old anxieties and trauma but when something random like this happens they all come pouring back! However, obviously your friends and family are right, no matter how hard it is to feel that. Have you thought about professional help, therapy for instance, to deal with it? Works for many people.
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Sorry you’ve had a knock to your confidence. Hopefully you’ll start to build that back up again. Just ho steady to start with.
One fall in 3 years is good going & don’t forget anyone can fall. I was always doing it before my stroke. I think I fall less now because I can only move at snail pace at best.
Having a good cry is just what is needed sometimes.
Sending a big hug.
Ann xxx
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Hi Chriss–I don’t think it’s unusual to “weaken” after a strenuous day. I notice you had been on holiday. That’s a tiring experience for the post-stroke body/brain. We may be able to do it, but it takes its toll. When I’m tired I stumble and weave, etc.–it’s not going backward–just too tired–means you need to give it all a rest.
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I’m so sorry you fell. But delighted you cried. I’m 4years post-stroke and don’t cry anymore, such a wonderful release of negative emotions. Possibly pseudobulbar affect, but I don’t have the innapropriate outbursts.
It’s definitely only a blip I was 8 months post stroke April making reasonable progress with my walking but on 1st April (note date) fell outside on patio, broke my stroke leg femur which already had a replacement hip. I spent 11 weeks in hospital non weight bearing, went home2 days after orthopaedic consultation less than 24 hours later fell on my bottom and broke pelvic bone. Now just over 31/2 weeks in am slowly starting to walk again home today praying all will be well. Crying is essential from time to time can’t be brave and strong 24/7. It’s a good release
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The physio here at the nursing home won’t even let me stand,but at the rehab hospital,RHN.i Often stood on a tilt table and an easy-chair.I’m working on convincing her that I can stand?
@Janet1 hope you’re on the mend now. That is some run of bad luck.
Take it steady & hope everything heals well & you have no more falls.