I’m new here. I’m from Pakistan. I got stroke when i was six year old and I was very healthy and active child. One day i was sleeping and my brother came and wake me up and I was in deep sleep when i woke up i was terribly crying and I don’t what was happening to me . And after sometime my right side of face and my hand and leg bending. I can’t even talk, walk at that time. MRI shows in medulla oblong in brain i got two blood clots. After alot of physiotherapy and medication know I am 80 percent well. I’m 18 now i can walk, talk and I’m also studying radiology. But my hand and feet are still not really well I’m so worried now.I have to work but I can’t manage sometimes. I always have a dream to learn karate and boxing but I can’t. I am only worried about my career now I’m depressed because I can’t do anything with my one hand I can’t do practical work.
Hi Hania and welcome to the forum 
Are you still in Pakistan or have you move to the UK or elsewhere?
You are young, you’re only 18! Radiology is a good career choice. So don’t allow your limitations dictate your life, that’s just setting you up for failure before you’ve even get off the starting block. And even though you are legally classed as an adult there’s still some growth and maturity taking place in your body.
Your youth is your advantage, will adapt far quicker and easier than someone in their 40s or 80s. Yes you currently have a disability but I don’t see having one arm as a roadblock. Have you ever actually asked anyone in the martial arts clubs? Never assume! Find a coach that can help you adapt the style to your individual needs. Look at whatever style you like, but really interview the coach. There are people without limbs doing Judo, karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do to name but a few, just look around on the internet.
And the most important thing you will gain there is confidence in yourself and your capabilities, build your self esteem. And it will improve your physical ability! I think its a brilliant idea and you should really go for it. No time like the present 
I wish you every luck if your future, and look forward to seeing you around the forum 
Thanks for the motivation
Thank you so much foe motivating me . I live in Pakistan but in future will move to abroad (maybe US or UK) for study. I never talk to any karate couch but i will do. I really don’t develop interest in radiology . I’m a big nature lover so I’ll go for environmental science or maybe biotechnology.
@Hania hi & welcome to the group. You were very young to have a stroke but you sound like you’ve come a long way. That must have taken a lot of determination and dedication & i’m sure you can use that same motivation to achieve all you want to.
You may have to adapt how you do things but lots of things are still possible. Use the internetto research places you can go to learn your karate & boxing. I’m currently watching the paralympics & they must have all had similar challenges to start with.
I wish you lots of luck & look forward to hearing how you get on with everything.
Best wishes
Ann