GEMartin

Being optimistic was natural for me before the strokes on June 07. I try to be positive as much as possible now because the strokes affected areas in my brain that control my emotions and memory. My wife and kids help to keep me in check with the medications I take for controlling my emotions. A dramatic change in controlling my moods and not being able to remember even things that have happened 15 minutes ago changed my personality since I had the strokes. But it is kind of funny when I will think, for instance that it is Friday when it is Monday. Maybe not a bad personality change but just different. Jerry

Hey Gramma **hi** I was good at math, spelling, reading diagrams and schematics. All of this changed in an instant when I had my strokes. My son told me that I actually forgot his name when I was in the hospital. I have dementia, massive memory problems to say the least. It IS VERY FRUSTRATING !!!! :Argh: I know that words can't describe how you feel. Be patient with yourself and KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You are aware of your condition and your feelings and much much more. This is a good thing. Jerry