Today five years ago I was waking up in hospital in a very different way from what had gone before. At 57 a young stroke patient but all baked in with a stressful situation job and family.
Luckily I survived and as with anniversaries reflections are not always b helpful.
I have reached a life which in the most part has been better than I thought but no where near my old self. I no longer work, hated the job anyway I’m attempting to return to driving after peripherals vision issues have repaired and getting a lot more NHS physio input including the chance of six weeks big hydro therapy which is golden.
I a still falling but not frequently thankfully as my stubborn left side attempts to work better.
My future is improving but not sure I’m where I want to be yet but at 62 still not gereatric
But trying to ensure the aging process doesn’t supersede my strok deficits.
The forum and all lovely acquaintances have been golden not sure I could hav got here without you all and you know who you are, much love and respect to you all.
Burns night toast! My brother in law who was Scottish used to invite us round of a Burns night meal. He died last year and sadly my sister preceded him by several years. Well done reaching your anniversaries! I am 75 and had my stroke in 2017 but only recently mastered the forum which I have found a great on line community.
I’m sorry 57 is not young for stroke. Among the general public stroke is perceived as affecting the old, but most of us here know it can occur at any age. Also 5 years makes you a stroke baby.
You have come a long way Mark & you will come even further. I am rooting for you to get that driving licence back & hope that opens many doors for you.
At 62 you are a mere babe & a long way off old age creeping up on you.
Raise a toast to your new life & look forward to hearing about more progress in 2026.
Happy anniversary Mr. Mark.
I think you have done very well to get where you are now and you should keep chipping away.
Enjoy the hydro therapy - I am sure it will do you the power of good.
I am also almost 5 years out, still struggling to deal with it. I am 75. I miss my old life and my independence. Mine was a hemorrhagic cerebellar stroke.
I understand how you are feeling and have similar internal chats with myself about the loss of my past life
I would add that at the five year point my mobility as my wife pointed out to me is no better than it was three years ago ago just with more post stroke pain and falls keep happening.
Not as bright a future as I’d hoped for and possibly a plateau.
My dream of a physical break through is still a long way off from manifesting.
in a toast to the great online community here.
