tom71

John,

don't feel guilty about not having any physical limitations,I'm glad you don't have the physical problems like many of us have,instead offeeling guilty,feel blessed,however it took me a couple years to get my emotions under control and feel somewhat normal again.

God Bless You,

Tom

Ellen,

I too was almost that "lump", but I refused to allow myself to just sit around and vegetate, You may have a form of depression that meds like cymbalta could help with,talk with your doctor and see what he recommends, I was put on Effexor for awhile but it didn't help, I knew the only thing that would make me feel better was returning to work, but being a diesel mechanic with only the use of 1 arm would be impossible, so I started to explore other options for work where I finaly found smething, now I've been back to work 40-60 hours per week for about 4 months and I feel great, tired but great! :big_grin:

God Bless,

tom

al belfield,

I'm sorry to hear about all you are going through, makes me feel silly to complain about the loss of my arm, I can not imagine the pain you feel, with loosing your son, and your wife's stroke, there is no reason to apoligize on your part, that is what we are all here for, to listen and provide support when our friends are in need.

God Bless your entire family,

Tom

Silvertreeshe,

Welcome to the site :welcome: , First of all I'd talk to a counselor and get involved at Church, Since I've never had that fear its hard for me to understand what you are going through, but the two things I mentioned are the only advice I have, I can honestly say I do not have a fear of death, because I know when I die I'll be in a much better place.

God Bless,

Tom

Jcleaver,

I'm with Fred, the safest and wisest thing to do would be either take here to the Er or a different doctor if her doc isn't concered, take care of yourself too if something were to happen to you she would be up the creek without a paddle

God Bless,

Tom

Karen,

Have you ever thought of going to a therapist for help?, a stroke affects not only the survivor but the survivors loved ones as well so it is possible you may have a little depression setting in. there are many meds that can help this if your Doctor see's fit.

God Bless,

Tom

Rich,

I'm glad you started using our board! There are alot of careing people who would love to help you!

My name is Tom Hensley I'm a 33y/o stroke survivor, and like you have lost touch with alot of my old friends, While they are out there enjoying there lives, I'm stuck here at home to make tthe best of whats left of my life., one thing I am doing starting Aug. is going back to college. I'm thinking that will put me in contact with alot of new people that I can become friends with. You may want to consider something like this also.as far as the funding or college you can contact the office of vocational rehabilitation in your state and may get your school paid for.college may not be for everyone but its something I'm trying.contact me anytime you want someone to talk to

Good luck,

Tom