Here is a wiki thread for links to the best posts on My Stroke Guide
This is a wiki - anybody on basic trust level or above can add/ edit - please see the guidance here before editing
The contributors to my stroke guide have written some really fantastic posts over the years. They’re scattered throughout the categories and take a little discovering - This is an attempt to signpost you to the best ones that address commonly needed topics
uplifting threads
A thread about how life after stroke is better than life before stroke by @Chlodog
… And here’s another post by @chlodog that says focus on what you can do.
Another life after stroke has value and it’s enjoyable so embrace your new reality! By @Mahoney
One about how life goes on after stroke
unfolding stories…
…of mum/ wife/dad’s etc journey
If you’re trying to make sense of the world now a loved one is in hospital on the acute ward these posts show the journey others are taking (and your need to slow down!)
Help, mum 5 days post stroke covers about the first month (at time of posting)
New stroke experience likewise covers about the first month
… Of Stroke’ Impacts
A great summary of How much or how little is known and what you might find effective Medicating Central Post Stroke Pain CPSP
A very long thread on CPSP but if you’re suffering from it maybe this reading will be a distraction!
mindset post stroke
One of the best posts I’ve seen for orientation to life post stroke is by @Rups
to share with family & friends
40 things by Jill Bolte-Taylor - For those who ”don’t quite get it"
Benefits, Concessions & Assistance
Great YouTube etc for PT’s and OTs and other therapies
Would anybody you like to add their favourites here? In a day or two I will add Elyse and Tara If others haven’t
Avoiding viagra, help for erectile dysfunction & sexual fulfilment post stroke
Caring for someone
This post is a thread shows what life is like from both the perspective and of the Carer and the stroke survivors but we are all Warriors united. Carers coping methods
forum fun
Also community requires a variety of ways to engage people - everybody’s needs are not the same - One way is to provide topics that isn’t about the trials and tribulations and serious stuff about rehab. Bobbi has created a lot of posts titled forum fun which you can find with the search magnifying glass at the top of the page. He also has threads on his passion of cooking that can be found by searching for the hashtag kitchen