Hi,
First Post.
I had a stroke approx 4 years ago.Its been a long road but (luckily & fingers tightly crossed) I seem to have recovered fairly well. Having said that, at times it feels like my confidence seems to have suffered somewhat.
At a struggle I was able to return to work after 6 months.(I’m a Specialist Debt Adviser at Citizens Advice)
@MisterO Hi & welcome to the forum. Good to hear you are doing ok after your stroke & that you have been able to return to work.
Confidence can be affected after stroke. I know mine has. Things I used to do without thinking about it I now double check with people. It’s strange isn’t it.
Look forward to hearing more from you.
Best wishes
Ann
Hello Ann,
Thank You for replying
Absolutely agree on the things I used to do without thinking about it.
Also, even after all this time, I still suffer bouts of fatigue that seem to be brought on by stress.
Sincerely.
Paul
It is 2 years for me but stress definitely brings on the fatigue for me too along with other things. I am back at work too but it is a daily struggle. Onwards we go though.
Ann
Hi @MisterO just popped in to welcome you to the forum 
I think most of us have had our confidence shuck post stroke 
It’s the way it just hits so randomly that get’s me. I suppose it’s the post stroke symptoms, you have your good days and bad days 
Hope to see you around the forum and Happy New Year 
Yes, Good days & bad days.
P
Hello Simon
Thanks for the welcome.
Not sure I’ve got most things licked, probably mostly down to luck and some fantastic support from health professionals, friends & family. Have to say though, that my line of work has both helped and at times severely hindered but that’s another story.
Time seems to have passed by quickly. With hindsight I think I Should have joined this Forum earlier.
Paul
Hi.
I’m a Specialist Debt Advice Manager / Supervisor at Citizens Advice, over 20 years experience in all aspects of Debt Advice Casework.and associated issues.
The basics of my story…
I suffered a stroke just over 4 years ago… I cant really remember what happened other than my brother finding me on the bedroom floor with a cut on my face unable to get up by myself. I was taken to hospital by emergency ambulance and was in there for 6 weeks. My left hand side was affected. It was a massive shock to me. After some fantastic support and encouragement from the hospital staff I came home and received ongoing support for another 6 weeks. As the feeling down my left side gradually came back I was encouraged to do a little more exercise. I was able to return to work again after 6 months however I did find this a struggle and with hindsight perhaps I went back too early. There was serious internal support issues at my place of employment that I felt were having a detrimental effect on my health but that’s still a little raw and best enough said for now. As thing stand I’m not far off being able to do what I used to be able to pre stroke however I still have bouts of fatigue, My confidence has taken a knock (even get a little depressed at times).
Feeling vulnerable for the first time in my life was (and still is to a certain extent) hard to come to terms with.
Could write another page or two on the ups and downs but maybe next time 
Sincerely
Paul