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Hope that sounds great! Yes... I again very much relate. I actually see my Psychiatrist every other month. I see my therapist for Cognitive Behavior Therapy once per week. So yes I think. Mine will be ongoing. Let me know what you find out. Thanks for giving me an update it's nice to talk with you. 🙂

I really relate so much. I have severe sensory overload or flooding so lots of noise, people, movement, lights, bugs 😬, you name it. I work best one on one. I am very sorry to hear about your mom. I can completely understand why anger is a big obstacle. On one hand, I know that limiting my environment (keep my focus on one thing at a time) can really help me to especially avoid anxiety. On the other hand, I feel sort of anti social, alone, I don't like people (sort of embarrassing but true), and I definitely have little control over my emotions due to the stroke. Mine is due to ongoing PBA and Cerebellar Cognitive Affectice Syndrome. I have a Psychiatrist and therapist and take meds. Anger is not uncommon after many different kinds of strokes. Same as depression, being overemotional, apathy, etc. It's really hard to go from being "normal" to having a "new normal". It's frustrating, no one understands, not even me, it's lonely, it's tiring, I miss the old me and I'm freaking mad that I can't make it all better, I'm mad that there is not a 100% fix... So much more. I think this is very natural to feel and lack of control can feel infuriating. It is also a part of grieving...yes you grieve "the old you". It's a process almost all survivors go through in one way or another and it is different for everyone. Don't knock getting a therapist, Psychologist or Psychiatrist...they can be super helpful in many ways. This journey after stroke is VERY DIFFICULT... and it's not a fun ride to be on. I feel like I'm not answering your question very well 😊. You are more than welcome to ask me anything and I will do my very best to help or get help withe topic. You let me know 🙂. 

Hi Hope 🙂 may I ask what changes you have had? Where was your stroke (what area of brain)? In 2015 right? When did you notice the changes? When the stroke happened or more recently? I might can help with some ideas or point you in the right direction. 

Willis mine is limited to 30 years ago haha. I haven't really dabbled in it since and thank you. 🙂

Hi Pat my name is Tracy and it's a pleasure to meet you. Hope you are doing well! 😊

Yes yes yes absolutely!!! I will not forget! 😀 ☕

OMG that is awesome! I have driven through (close anyway) many times! It is great talking to another fellow Tennessean! and it's you! 

Hmmm I'm not sure who hosted today Deigh but I can see what may have happened. Have you been able to get in the chat room at all yet? I k ow you were having problems I'm talking with Steve and hopefully we will come up with a solution. I'm excited that you tried this morning 🙂! We will figure it out. 

LOL I know right 😂. I hope you are well.

TTYS

Tracy

Don't you worry for a minute about posting anything on a rough day. You are not a pity pot. Stroke is hard! I encourage you to let it out...it's not about being negative or a downer. The good news is that we are all here with you, here to support you, here to listen, here to understand, here to answer questions, here to reassure you that the way you feel and the way you struggle is valid...don't go through all the hard times alone...please. 🙂 We want you to share and know how important it is to be accepted and especially not alone. I have the bad days still after 3 years...when I am in the middle of one this is my go to for support. Now, I can step off my soapbox lol. How is the botox going? helping? I hate to hear about your RA my step mom also has this, thankfully it is behaving really well right now. Man, I know what it is like to be bombarded by visits to the Dr. all the time. I also get not seeing your old friends around...fatigue for me has been a big factor as well as my own intolerance of people now lol. It's true, I pretty much stay to myself. I don't like it but I know for me we don't relate too much anymore. Oh the fatigue!! It's real!! Today is a full out rainy, gloomy day...all my mind and body want to do is sleep. Anyways, thank you for the update and I hope you feel better soon. Don't hesitate to mingle in and share, we are pretty nice for a group. 🙂 Talk to you soon.

Hi CayCay, my name is Tracy....3 years post stroke. Mine was ischemic and they never figured out why either. I just wanted to welcome you...and if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask. This is a really great bunch. I consider them an extension of my family pretty much. There are lots of forums, scheduled chat, lots of info, blogs, pics in the gallery, and many other things. It's very nice to meet you.

Wow Heather I am so glad you are now home and on the recovery. I bet that was a big scare for everyone. I hope all goes well with your recovery and if you have the gall bladder removed. Keep us updated when you can.