cons2g

Stroke Survivor - female
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About cons2g

  • Birthday 06/13/1963

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  • Stroke Anniversary (first stroke)
    12-03-2015
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    Lisa
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    MN

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  1. Back when I was in my late 20's, I worked for two different temp agencies (kept me so busy that I could actually turn down some of the jobs they offered). One of my jobs was two weeks full time data entry at a collection agency that was switching all their accounts into a new computer system. This meant that every day I sat in a huge room, typing away, while all around me were bill collectors calling people about their delinquent accounts. I couldn't believe how rude they were! And when they were between phone calls, they'd laugh with their coworkers and make fun of the people they were calling (like what reasons people gave for not being able to pay their bills). I couldn't wait to get out of there. Near the end of the two weeks, the boss offered me a full-time permanent data entry position. I managed to be polite when I told him no, thank you. Augh! I understand they need to be firm when they call people, but that's not the same as being cruel or rude - not even close!
  2. I have to track a million different things for health and other reasons (blood sugar, meals, sleep times, etc.) and had post-it notes all over the house. It was so disorganized! Then I learned about bullet journaling - hallelujah!!! I also use a 2-page spread for each day, and it's been a lifesaver. What a great way for you to use the concept - I'm so thrilled your husband is responding to it. Give yourself a pat on the back for a genius idea! :-)
  3. cons2g

    Silent Movie

    Since my stroke, I've become a fan of "low-stress" TV and movies. I can't always deal with the action, shoot-'em-up flicks; it's too much too fast and too loud. I turn the volume way down if I'm watching one of them. Otherwise, I like watching things like "The Andy Griffith Show" and old black and white movies, because they're much slower moving. I have trouble falling asleep at night unless I have something to focus my mind on (versus letting my mind race in circles, keeping me awake), and I've rigged up a Bluetooth speaker in the bedroom from my computer (in the living room) so I can listen to the movie "White Christmas" every night as I fall asleep. It's relatively slow moving (after the initial battle scene), and I've seen it so many times that I don't have to watch it on the screen while I listen. So I can understand why your husband may appreciate the sound off and repetition - both take WAY less brain energy to process, and that's relaxing (less stressful). Of course, I might be way off base, and he may have some other reason for what he's doing, but that's been my experience as a stroke patient.