I think you’re right people don’t know what to say & probably ate just trying to make us feel good by saying we look well etc etc. I’ve probably said the same to others in the past not understanding how they’re really feeling. 
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Actually I’ve a bit more to off load…
I feel sooo lucky 'cos:
So tired that when I go to bed I can’t sleep anyway.
When I do sleep I still wake up at stupid o’clock in the morning.
Can’t get comfortable in bed!
Just when I think I have done enough appointments more appear!
To get to those appointments I beg for a lift or get a taxi!!!
To drive again it seems I have to suffer the Drive Ability course.
All we have is a CO-OP store which is expensive!
Its ok, some points maybe considered superficial!
Yeah so lucky, but still looking well though 
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Just wanted to hi and welcome to the forum @Bubbles01. It always helps to have a sense of humour 
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Hope that was cathartic - I agree with the frustration I feel is within your narrative
Caio
Simon
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Hello everyone
Im from the west coast of Scotland , im new as in just finally had the courage to write a bit about myself. I am post stroke 9 months [ TIA on the 4th of July one will never forget that date ] and i have just come through the toughest and darkest period of my life, Thank you Clibber1 for cheering me up Yesterday and thank you everyone for your helpful tips its been a great help.
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Where abouts? As u can see I’m in Edinburgh there are lovely spots on the west coast EG summer isles or maybe your more Ayr.
Post stroke can be be very dark. It’s generally scary for all - did anyone mention the Welcome post to you?
There is a lot of support here
Caio
Simon
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Well now you have reached for the light, we’ll do our best to help keep you there 
I myself am 3yrs post stroke and like yourself, mine were TIA’s too. I’m back driving again, do a number of fitness classes, gardening and getting on with living and enjoying life as much as possible. Still left with a few deficits such as drop foot (well, a hint of it now), mild aphasia and of course the dreaded fatigue if I don’t manage my days well. But they’re all a work in progress, never give up, never give in and never settle I say . . . maybe I’m just an endorphin junky 
There are lots of tips, advice and council to be found on here on just about everything anyone has ever experienced post. Just make good use of the search bar by clicking on the magnifying glass above 
and type in a few keys words on what you want to know. If you need any help navigating the forum or creating posts there are quite a few of us on here able enough to help you out, so don’t be afraid to ask
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Thank you EmeraldEyes, its certainly been an eye opener reading everyones comments and so helpful.
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