Like the idea of the "Messy Sofa Group"
Yes good thing I knew what was happening and could say NO very clearly and loudly.
It's kind of an (un)lucky dip quiz!! One of the cards reads "Mime someone eating Brussel Sprouts" Hell knows what I may unleash with that one!! (Teeeenagers) I'm really earning my christmas holiday this year ?
Brave lady! ?
Nic, I have one naming sweets if that’s any help?
OOOooooh that sounds fun - is my favourite friend in there Toby-le-Rone xx
Probably certifiable!!
Hi Colin
I was sitting down holding my granddaughter the other week she’s 13 months and she was laughing so I started to laugh, which is normal , but I was still laughing 5 mins later the tears where running down my face for no reason.hope this helps
Dave E
Hi Geoff, I cried the other day when I took a dress back to M&S...I couldn't think why ! A member of staff asked me if I was ok...that made me worse!
I thought that I'd keep it to myself, I was embarrassed, and puzzled at my reaction...however I did tell my daughters,who kindly said that I was probably a bit stressed,not to worry. I find that I do cry more...it's like bereavement..possibly for my brain cells .Haveyou read A Letter from My Brain ? It can help. All the best. June
It makes me feel like a little girl again..A bit lost and I want somebody to tell me what to do (in a kindly way !).
Google A Letter from my Brain...then give it to family to read...it helps them ,and you , to understand .
Hi Kay the Durrells make me cry lol. Sorry your feeling like this. I had my stroke 1 year ago and it is now I have started to be very tearful and feeling very down. I am lucky that I have no real longterm effects but hey it still happened people dont seem to understand how I feel. As I said I am very fortune I have a lovely family and a happy life but typing this now I could burst into tears . I hope you start to feel less tearful and wish you a speedy recovery back to you. Take care Jenny
Yes it is a fantastic read I have it pinned up on my notice board at work people read it and are a bit more understanding. It had really helped me.
Dear Jenny L
The emotioinality is a pretty common feature after stroke. For us guys its a real shocker. I dont cry, I am a man. Well I do now !
It strted when I dropped a teea tray, with tea etc and wifes faourite HArrods mug. Well I sobbed for thirty minutes. That was a culture shock for me. It had eased after two years and is now (42 months) almost gone. I still havent managed a funeral but I am contemplating attendance soon, so you can see that things do improve.
Bless you
Colin
Ah thank you for replying.
Hello Kay, I am now 2 years down the line since my stroke an find that i do not get the emotional side so much and manage to know when it is likely to appear. I think it will go with time. My family and work mates understand and just ask if I am ok when it has happened in the past. If anything it is more likely to happen when I am alone rather than in company.
As with all non visible disabilities people don't really know what is going on inside. We may look great but we still hurt. But at least we are still alive and kicking!
Sandie
I too suffer sudden emotional outbursts, the other day I opened the bedroom curtain on a sunny morning and there was a blackbird singing his heart out on the front hedge, I just stood there with tears streaming down my cheeks, it was so beautiful.... I too get emotional watching TV and award ceremonies hit me hard. You are not alone!!
The stress of covid19 isnt doing me any good. And the emotionality, which has been easing nicely, has reared up again. But I cope better as I get stronger
Colin
Hi Colin - sorry to hear that you're struggling at the moment. The trouble is, we just can't escape from C/19 - everyone is talking about it, the TV and radio are constantly bringing us "the latest updates", we never get a break! I've been going out into the garden just to listen to the birds and look at the clouds. It allows me a brief interlude away from the phone and the emails - which are also C/19 based ?.
I hope you soon regain your strength and the emotional stuff comes under control. What does the feline think of all this, I'm sure he'd be happy to cheer you up ??
Listen its really easy to feel that way but don't let it bother you I know its hard.. I myself am in quarantine at the moment. I thought I'd come on here and see how people are coping its hard having a stroke and then this to top it all off.
I was thinking of the stress the virus is causing and this poem popped out:
Sometimes you have to
Be still and calm of Spirit.
Nothing is easy,
Neither birth, nor death
Nor all that lies between them.
If you find Grace,
Then you are blessed.
If you have love and friendship,
You have all you need.
Yes, there is Darkness,
You will experience Pain
And feel much sorrow.
But the Light still shines,
Even on the darkest night.
The Light still shines.
Wishing you peace of mind tonight.