Post stroke

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Hi all my name is Richard I am I yr post
stroke and have lost all my confidence
I don’t go out unless I have to,I can’t invite people around,I panic all the time.
I wasn’t like this in my early days post stroke and felt confident and positive.
my recovery has come to a brick wall.
and no matter how much I work on my exercise routine I just don’t seem to be getting anywhere. I am left side paralyzed
in the arm and the left leg is almost useless.i can’t sleep,I don’t want to eat.i have so many more problems with my body than I had 12 months ago I don’t know what is going to fail next.
i am due for CBT counselling.and wonder if any of you have benefited for this therapy.
thanks Rich

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Hi rich i found talking to someone very useful. You kind of sort your problems by talking about them guided by you with support of counsellor.

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thanks Lynne I hope so

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@richfinn

Hi I just wanted to say , that its very early days in your recovery and to remind you to be kind to yourself. It’s a very complex issue to deal with mentally and physically. Try to focus on one positive thing in your day. I have had CBT therapy in the past and I found it really helpful, just in the fact being able to talk to someone, in letting the thoughts out. I think it helped me to try think more positive thoughts and challenge my reactions to less positive. I think it’s great your willing to try the CBT. Good luck Best wishes

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Hello Rich,

Welcome to this community which I hope will help with some of the challenges you are facing as a stroke survivor. This community has a varied mix of stroke survivors, carers and some health professionals. Many of these members are always chipping in with useful tips and helpful information based on their experiences. It is likely you will get responses soon that will help you move on from your current brick wall.

I myself am not a stroke survivor and can’t talk from personal experience, but in general terms, my advice would be to not be too hard on yourself, look at the situation you are in, evaluate it and then see what sort of help you can get. There is much help out there and I expect you will soon be on your way.

I find music is a great healer and perhaps that is something you can do.

Wishing you all the best.

Namaste|
:pray:

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@richfinn Hi & welcome to the community. Great to have you here although sorry you’ve had readon to join us.

Confidence is a big thing after a stroke & often finding a way to push yourself to try something is a good way to build that confidence. But just a little bit at a time. Try going out for a few mins…just into the garden perhaps. It may be too soon for that for you.

You have made a positive step in arranging CBT & I hope that goes well for you. The Stroke association also have a here for you service which you can sign up to if you wish. It is basically a volunteer service where you are matched with someone in a similar poaition to yourself & they call you weekly for a chat. If you’re interested more details can be gound at this link.

https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/support/weekly-volunteer-calls/webform/weekly-volunteer-calls-sign-form

Best wishes

Ann

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thanks Marnie, it is always worth a try.
I will try and become more positive.
time will tell as they say.

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CBT works for many we all need to talk to someone and be listened to don’t you think? They are experts too and can help us to connect our negative thinkinking with positive thinking, tips to help us manage ourselves

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Hi @richfinn

Welcome to the community, I’m sorry to hear about your stroke and the difficulties you’re having at the moment.

I hope some of the responses on here have been helpful for you. I also noticed you mentioned about not going out or seeing people. It might be helpful for you to join an online group to gain some confidence around talking with people. We have Online Activities which you could join, there is a wide range of virtual sessions you can choose from. You can learn about the effects of stroke, share experiences, take part in exercise groups and social quizzes. People that come to these sessions tell they feel more confident.

If you need anything whilst you’re using the Online Community, please don’t hesitate to contact me using the @ symbol and my username.

Anna

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thank you for your reply

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thanks for your message

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thanks for your help

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Hi Richard
Just wanted to say that i am 5 months into my recovery after stroke and i had my first clinical psychologist appointment this morning - i am glad i did, even just speaking with someone who can be a bit detached emotionally with it all and that i dont feel i need to be mindful of their emotions has been beneficial.
Take care
Julie

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