AllanWilliams

Stroke Survivor - male
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  1. Happy Anniversary AllanW !

  2. Happy Anniversary AllanW !

  3. Happy Anniversary AllanW !

  4. Hi Gaylene My name is Allan I live in Toowoomba Queensland have been on S/N. for a few years but not so much lately due to health problems anyway hope to be online more often now that I have stabilized, I had my first stroke Aug. 05 and a lot of health problems since I now live I a nice nursing home as I could not look after myself any longer been in for about 7 months now a bit boring but otherwise everything is OK well I hope to see you in chat one day Allan
  5. Good to be back online again

  6. Hi Sue I can relate to your thoughts, my father had dementia when he was 74 and one night around 2am I got a telephone call from my stepmother saying your dad has gone! My first thought was he had passed away then she relieved my anxiety by saying he was not in the house and she had no idea were he was, by this time I was wide awake and half dressed got into my car and drove down to dads house thinking along the way that he would be in the shed down the backyard. When I arrived I checked the place out and he was no were to be found, I woke the neighbors up so I could search there back yards without any luck then drove around the streets for an hour or so still no sign of him. We then telephoned the police who were very polite and understanding sending two squad cars out to search for him, about 1 hour later they returned to dads house with dad sitting in the back seat what a relief it was to see him sitting there. He had woke up during the night left the house in his PJs thank god he put his wallet in his shirt pocket and walked several miles to the pacific Highway the highway from Brisbane to north Qld. So you know how busily it would be 4 lanes each way, he then apparently walked another 5 mile or so and crossed the road and went into this 24-hour service station (gas station) and purchased a cup of tea and just sat down to enjoy it. The attendant who was on duty had the foresight to call the police. End of Story. Allan
  7. Just sayting Hi :)

    Allan

  8. Hi Shirl

    Welcome to Strokenet, hope to see you in chat as soon as you feel ready to join

    Allan

  9. Hi Susan As with many survivors including myself you do feel alone after a stroke shakes your life, StrokeNet was my whole life for a short period of time,I had to force myself to go visit friends etc. but now i live next door to my daughter and family which makes such a difference. The sight that you posted makes some good reading thank you for posting it. Allan
  10. Hi Diane Yes most of us worry about another stroke it is just natural to have those thoughts, but after a while it should ease up. But do not ignore signs that are happening if you have bad headaches go see your doctor about them most likely he will prescribe something for them, then you will be able to relax more Better days ahead Allan
  11. Hi Waterbabe A little more to my previous answer to you PS Males have bouts of depression as well, whether they like to admit it or not, nobody is spared it is just a part of being a SURVIVOR. Allan
  12. Acceptance I have come to a part of my life and my acceptance of were and what I want from here on. I have to accept where i am and not look back thats the first thing, secondly i have to accept my abilities in what i want to achieve, If i set my goals to high i seem to come undone in a big way so from now on it is day by day. Each morning when i wake up I will decide what that day will bring, hopefully i will be able to show my love to my family and my gratitude to them, for all they have done to help me and to those here on StrokeNet that have helped me through trying times and those who have sat up all night talking with me when i have needed a shoulder to lean on (they know who they are ) I cant express how much it meant to me having friends here when needed. What i look forward to is inner peace and tranquility, the ability to help others in whatever way I can, if only to make a small difference in there life after stroke. If only one person can take something from me to help in there recovery thats all i ask, If anymore than that it is a blessing. God bless you all Allan
  13. Hi Debby As others have said before welcome to this little piece of cyber. I completely understand the multi tasking aspect I used to be a food and beverage manager and had 100 + staff to look after, now i have problems just looking after myself, as far as emotional stability i have been really lucky but the past month i feel as if it is going to hit me like a ton of bricks falling on me, but only time will tell, as far as having a stable mental outlook a lot of survivors struggle with that, all i can suggest is have a good look around this site to give yourself an insight on what happens or doesn't happen I have found it an invaluable site for information and making quality friendships All the best Allan
  14. Hi Phill I was 60 when i had my stroke quite fit even at that age i could cut three ton of wood with a chainsaw and after lunch go and split it, smoked a few cigs drink only on occasions and look at what happened to me. It is just life some are lucky others aren't we just have to accept what happened and get on with our lives to the best of our abilities. I wanted so much to buy a van and get it converted and could have but with the blackouts i have I was only kidding myself. One just has to put the past behind themselves and look at the future in a positive way if you do not do that you will finish up a bitter lonely person. Forget what you had and enjoy life to the fullest while you can, you never know what the next day might bring Allan
  15. Hi Trent

    Welcome to StrokeNet I hope you find this site as invaluable as I did, hope to see you in chat soon

    Allan

  16. 6th Jan. 09 Go into hospital on the 15 Jan 09. hope I will be there only three or four days. then my year will begin, have sold my country place it is a piece of paradise and I always wanted to be there so that will be behind me. And i will start looking for a new van and get it converted so i can regain some of my Independence. Then I'm going to start my home based business computer repairs, will charge half the going price of the local computer repairers so I should get a few customers and still make a small profit, looking forward to getting that started, one reason getting to meet new people as they bring there computers for repairs. I just hope it does not get out of hand like last time, about 15 years ago i was electrocuted and that was the end of my working life in my career as a chef. that is when i first started repairing computers mainly to keep my sanity and help pay my home repayments, Then i did accept business 24x7 I had people arriving 10 O'Clock at night wanting things repaired so they could get back on the internet etc my house was full of computers I mean full, lounge room two spare bedrooms, thats not happening this time :BashHead: When the computer business is started up I want to start a photographic business for pets i seen a person on TV doing it and it is an easy operation to do from home, as i have done a lot of photography in the past and enjoyed doing it, as i also enjoy doing photographic restoration thats is a time consuming job but of a night time when it is quiet and can't sleep which is quite often it will keep me occupied. 2009 Here I Come Running Allan
  17. Hi Phill I learned a long time ago to be compassionate to wards others and it was not a disabled person that taught me, i was working on an island resort and i noticed this employee and thought to my self what a scruffy looking fellow then that evening during a storm, rain coming down in bucket fulls this scruffy looking staff member knocked on my door and said Welcome to the island i have bought some books for you to read, as it is raining so heavy you can't go out and shook my hand and left. That taught me to be compassionate to all no matter if disabled or not. But after my stroke i found out what it meant to be humble i learned that here on strokenet, one only has to read some of the posts blogs etc to learn that, and admitting that if you need help ask for it. To be compassionate and humble is a new way of life that i have learned here on StokeNet. Allan
  18. Hello and welcome to StrokeNet this is a fantastic place to meet friends and to explore the many articles about survivors and caregivers.

    Allan

  19. Hi There is a lot of emotional thoughts happening to most survivors even males after a stroke it is just a part of life,one of the best things well for me it was when my daughter just kissed me on the cheek and said i love you the meant more to me than anything else, it works both ways you doing it for your wife some accept what happened quite quickly a lot take some time to realize there life has changed and it has changed but you can still live a full and meaningful life after a stroke. I had a stroke lost my memory couldn't walk unaided for months then a heart attack then lost my legs but I still enjoy my life it just takes a little longer with some just be there to show your love, encouragement and support for her,there is light at the end of the tunnel and you will both reach it just keep a positive attitude and it will happen. Allan
  20. Welcome to StrokeNet

    Craig

    Glad you found us

    Allan

  21. Hi Brenda

    Welcome to StrokeNet

    You will find lots of friendly and nice people here

    Wecome aboard

    Allan

  22. Welcome to StrokeNet.

    You will find this site so good lots of helpfull and interesting people to meet hope to see you in chat soon

    Allan

  23. Welcome to this fantastic place make sure you visit us in chat when you are ready, we are all a friendly group of people

    Allan

  24. Hi. Glad you found us it is a great place to be, hope to see you often.

    Allan

  25. Hi and welcome to StokeNet, you have found a place of friendship and helpfull advice.

    Allan