# Tearful **URL:** \ **Category:** Emotional effects\ **Created:** [5 June 2022 10:09 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605 "2022-06-05T10:09:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrfrederickson/32/3143_2.png) [@mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/mrfrederickson)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 10:09 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/1 "2022-06-05T10:09:14Z")
I have read that stroke heightens the emotional state and I find the oddest of things start me weeping only slightly, wish I had greater control, it will come back but like so much in this journey it is a long waith with faith and hop, if more improvement came from spontaneous recovery o would cop better but my brain is in no rush to give me a more operational life. ---
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/bobbi/32/7611_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 10:30 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/2 "2022-06-05T10:30:17Z")
I haven’t got a strategy, a coping mechanism, something to make it better, the answer. There is a place here where you can say exactly how you feel, what you see and how you deal with it, for better or worse. There are sympathetic, non-judgemental ears here, you know no matter how hard it is to express what you have to say, you will be understood. You are not alone. It is a good thing to let it out. There are plenty of us here with lots to say, much to share. I’ll take a break now, keep on keeping on. Bob (by the way, been there with those intense emotional episodes. It is probably an experience we all share from time to time.) ---
**Author:** ![sunnyday](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/sunnyday/32/625_2.png) [@sunnyday](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/sunnyday)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 11:40 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/3 "2022-06-05T11:40:38Z")
I have found a heightening of emotion (tearful) post stroke. I dont know why but it doesn’t bother me. One thing that gets me is hearing national anthems being played and particularly the Scottish one! ---
**Author:** ![Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrs5k/32/396_2.png) [@Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Mrs5K)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 12:16 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/4 "2022-06-05T12:16:37Z")
I also have heightened emotions post stroke. Emotional liability it is called. I can cry over nothing these days. I try not to let it bother me and just let the tears flow. I think a good cry is good for the soul from time to time. I just tell others that it’s an effect of my stroke & then they don’t seem to be bothered by it. ---
**Author:** ![mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrfrederickson/32/3143_2.png) [@mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/mrfrederickson)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 13:22 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/5 "2022-06-05T13:22:10Z")
Thanks Bob, I will express myself in the appropriate forum area, I find it builds and eventually vents through years, . If I could se a bit more progress than currently happening I could see a path to a more operational me. The static plateau is soul destroying to say the least.gare point Mrs5k and just the way I seem to feel better but it doesn’t help my family to see me in distress so I moderate as best as I ca , my dear wife prefers I stay strong she worries enough without seeing me blubbering and con it so I have a good cry every once in a while but not do much as to make herjoin in. ---
**Author:** ![mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrfrederickson/32/3143_2.png) [@mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/mrfrederickson)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 14:16 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/7 "2022-06-05T14:16:41Z")
Already on with it the jubilee parade has got me in floods ever expected to be disabled during the jubilee and going forward. ---
**Author:** ![Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrs5k/32/396_2.png) [@Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Mrs5K)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 16:02 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/8 "2022-06-05T16:02:56Z")
Last nights jubilee concert had me in tears. Found it very emotional. It’s such a big event and represents so much its hard not to et emotional. xx ---
**Author:** ![mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrfrederickson/32/3143_2.png) [@mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/mrfrederickson)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 16:17 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/9 "2022-06-05T16:17:15Z")
Same here for me the procession was very emotional especially when Ed Sheeran song a tribute to the queen and Prince Phillip. All ver moving. I want to be well before she sadly leaves us ---
**Author:** ![mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrfrederickson/32/3143_2.png) [@mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/mrfrederickson)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 16:31 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/10 "2022-06-05T16:31:42Z")
It reminds me of my pre stroke life and fills me with dread on what life I will get back in the future full of tears and sorrow ---
**Author:** ![Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrs5k/32/396_2.png) [@Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Mrs5K)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 16:44 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/11 "2022-06-05T16:44:57Z")
@mrfrederickson keep strong & fingers crossed your life will return to something like it was before. It’s so difficult when life changes in an instant through no choice of our own. I am telling myself that I need to embrace the new me & that it’s not necessarily a bad thing that I’ve had to make some changes. Still find it difficult to accept that I can’t do the things I wanted to this year. Slowly but surely I’m starting to get used to things & I hope that you find this too. Best regards xx ---
**Author:** ![mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrfrederickson/32/3143_2.png) [@mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/mrfrederickson)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 16:59 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/12 "2022-06-05T16:59:26Z")
Thanks I am slowly accepting and adjusting but thinking of getting support from a private physio specialist in neuro rehab as my NHS support has stopped, may be a kick start in recovery is what I need som structure? ---
**Author:** ![Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrs5k/32/396_2.png) [@Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Mrs5K)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 17:11 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/13 "2022-06-05T17:11:20Z")
Not sure how long ago you had your stroke but could you get referred back to physio by your GP? I do find some structure helps me. There are some great resources online for exercises & the stroke association recently did some exercise videos (Link below). I found these useful & helped me reinvigorate my exercise regime as I’d become a bit bored of repeating same stuff. [https://mystrokeguide.com/blog/2022-05-10/launching-new-stroke-recovery-exercise-programme](https://mystrokeguide.com/blog/2022-05-10/launching-new-stroke-recovery-exercise-programme) ---
**Author:** ![mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrfrederickson/32/3143_2.png) [@mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/mrfrederickson)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 17:26 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/14 "2022-06-05T17:26:05Z")
Thanks very much you are a star will pick up the physio piece withe GP at our next check in but may check out the neuro physio in my town and may get a n assessment of my current pstate of recovery not happy with the after caste physio package, gone dead quiet and has rumoured to have finished the job completely ---
**Author:** ![Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrs5k/32/396_2.png) [@Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Mrs5K)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 17:29 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/15 "2022-06-05T17:29:09Z")
That sounds like a good way forward. Best of luck with it ---
**Author:** ![mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrfrederickson/32/3143_2.png) [@mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/mrfrederickson)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 17:40 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/16 "2022-06-05T17:40:40Z")
Thanks for your help,will update as I know more. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Jeff\_Maynard](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e8c25b/32.png) [@John\_Jeff\_Maynard](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/John_Jeff_Maynard)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 18:06 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/17 "2022-06-05T18:06:29Z")
Today I visited a cousin who had a stroke two days ago. When I took her hand she wept. This made me emotional too. Stroke is a dreadful experience so heightened emotions are to be expected. ---
**Author:** ![mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrfrederickson/32/3143_2.png) [@mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/mrfrederickson)\ **Post date:** [5 June 2022 18:41 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/18 "2022-06-05T18:41:07Z")
Yes they are more heightened and to the fore trying to keep a lid on it is impossible so I don’t I let it happen feel better afterwards ---
**Author:** ![chris67](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/chris67/32/9523_2.png) [@chris67](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/chris67)\ **Post date:** [6 June 2022 10:26 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/19 "2022-06-06T10:26:55Z")
Hi I too have post stroke heightened emotions. I can cry at the most silliest of things, even someone on tv crying can set me off. I call them “my stroke tears” when friends or family ask . It does not bother me, sometimes it’s a good way to leave where I am and go home. ---
**Author:** ![l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/l_platt/32/330_2.png) [@l\_platt](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/l_platt)\ **Post date:** [6 June 2022 15:25 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/20 "2022-06-06T15:25:55Z")
I too cry very easily now. I have just been told by my physio that I have made so much progress now that I no longer need help. Practice is what I now need. I was discharged from therapy and I cried tears of joy. How do you explain to people who have not experienced stroke? Lilian ---
**Author:** ![mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrfrederickson/32/3143_2.png) [@mrfrederickson](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/mrfrederickson)\ **Post date:** [6 June 2022 15:55 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605/21 "2022-06-06T15:55:36Z")
Great news Lilian worth a few years to celebrate that stage, I am looking at a private physio as the NHS have dropped off my rehab and abandoned me sadly. [Next page](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/tearful/29605.md?page=2)