Hi @Sharonm
I’d like to welcome you to the community and I’m sorry to hear you’re really struggling at the moment. It sounds like you’ve been through an awful lot in that last 2.5 years. It takes a lot of courage to be so open about your struggles, so well done on taking this first step to reach out. You’ll find lots of support within this community.
I’d first echo what @EmeraldEyes has said about reaching out to your GP. They can refer you for some physio for the physical difficulties you’re having and also perhaps some talking therapies too.
We do have a few different services within the Stroke Association which may be useful for you which I’ll list below for you.
Online Activities - Our Online Activities offer a wide range of virtual sessions you can choose from. You can learn about the effects of stroke, share experiences, take part in exercise groups, social quizzes and more. People tell us that they feel more confident and less alone when they join our sessions.
Weekly volunteer calls - If you’re not feeling confident to talk in a group our weekly volunteer calls maybe a good fit for you. These are weekly phone conversations with one of our trained volunteers which can help you to rebuild your life after stroke. Talking things through on the phone can build confidence. It can help you feel more connected, supported and able to take the next step in your recovery.
Our Stroke Support Helpline:0303 3033 100 may also be of help to you. Our helpline can be a supportive voice for your recovery journey and can also help to point you in the right direction for any services that may help within your area.
I hope some of these services may be of support to you for your continued recovery journey.
If you need anything whilst you’re using the Online Community, please don’t hesitate to tag me using the @ symbol and my username.
Best wishes,
Anna