My husband had 2 strokes 3 weeks ago. He’s doing really well. He had no limb weakness - his symptoms were all around his speech, vision, balance and coordination. Most of these have now all but resolved but it has really knocked the stuffing out of him and the fatigue is pretty constant. But I’m finding the most difficult thing is the constant fear of the ‘what if’ it happens again. The sensible part if my brain knows we’re doing everything to mitigate the chances, like diet, lifestyle and medication but the more hysterical part just never lets up.
I know people mean well and yes, I also realise it could have been so much worse but folk constantly telling us how ‘lucky’ or ‘fortunate’ he’s been or how well he looks somehow diminishes what happened.
Just looking to see if anyone has any tips or strategies?
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