brain2005

Hi Kathy... this is a very good question. I long ago tired of trying to be something I was NOT since the stroke. There is nothing left to prove to non-survivors who neither understand nor empathize with me. This is especially true for family, my wife, etc. WE - you and I - did the time; we have been to the Dark Side. Today, I do what I can and am happy doing. To Thine OWN Self Be True!! The Life and Sanity You Save Could be YOURS! Hugs, WALTER

:welcome: Welcome Tommy !! Glad you survived. Hugs, WALTER

Wow ... I am blown away by this new interface. Someone in IT needs to be really acknowledged for this great work!! BRAVO .. BELLISIMO .. Kathy! I have been where you are many, many times. Do you know that for a while after my stroke, I thought of taking my life, what was left of it anyway. Thank Heavens I did not. What did I do? I started up my own online stroke survivor support group and started doing volunteer work there, in my local support group, and at my Temple. And yes, I suffered horribly with head pain for many months. I still do, but it is more bearable now since my docs switched me to Cymbalta, which is a darn good anti-depressant (an SSRI) that also contains a non-narcotic pain fighting property. You have done the correct thing here. You are sharing your pain with others with whom you share a common history and similar prospects. I seriously doubt there is one survivor out there who cannot empathize with you, feel you pain and frustration and support you gladly and without reservation. I know I cannot. I acknowledge and admire your candor, courage, and Belief in posting this message. You're the BEST! Hugs, WALTER (brain2005)

Hi Bob! I have made a note on my calendar and will meet you on the next local chat of Wednesdays at 5:00 PM. Thanks!

Hello! I am Walter (brain2005). I live in Sacramento, California and just love this town and State. I suffered a catastrophic bleeding stroke (hemorragic stroke) in September 2005. I would love to hear from other local survivors. Thank You!