You are still very early days post stroke, you’re barely 2 months aren’t you?
So yes, you are still at that very heightened stage for mental fatigue because your brain is working overtime to mop up and repair the damage as well as maintain functionality as best it can. The is exhausting on the brain! So do reassure Bill that, in this case, it really is not him, it’s just you that’s making you cranky 
My family understood this pretty quickly because I’m normally such an even temperament 
You can and will get better, onwards and upwards, stay positive 
Lorraine
Thank you,Lorraine. I appreciate your words. Bill is very understanding as I am a normally very positive and even keeled woman . Patience I am working on. All the best to you.
Lane
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Interesting correlation through the different stories. I am almost 3 years on and cognitive overload is something I have to anticipate and manage every single day - it’s just my new way of being. Its the source of my ability, or not, to do what I want and the source of my unpredictable (and somewhat frustrating) fluctuating fatigue. I have found that giving in to the indicators your brain is giving you that you are overloaded and learning to accept that that is just the way it needs to be right now helps me rebuild my stamina when I need too. Preparing as well before a social activity or something important by resting my brain helps me be my best in that specific moment and enjoy the activity. The giving in to the signals and accepting that that is what it has to be right now is by way the hardest thing to really action - not just for me but also for my family and friends to accept. If my brain won’t do it then it just won’t do it. And like you Lorraine - certain environments are just not as enjoyable anymore. Sadly I use to love a good book shop - now alas the overload of my brain tying to take in all the beautiful books and new titles has me leaving for the exit in under 3 minutes 
BUT - I now enjoy as much as I can those 3 minutes!!!
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