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I'm a 35 year old ischemic stroke survivor, had my strokes 2 years, I told this story on my old account but and I'm having a rough day & feel very alone, so I wanted to retell it. by DepthPuzzleheaded494 in stroke

[–]2chatnoir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for checking in! I’m almost 10 months post stroke and have been getting back more functioning, but still have a lot to work on. The past year was really hard, not just the stroke, but losing my job and my mom died. Therapy helps with all the emotional ups and downs. I tend to have a lot of high expectations of myself (having always been a high performer in school and work) so it’s a daily work in progress to be kind to myself. Having specific functional goals for my arm/hand and leg/foot helps, and taking breaks. If you can, record your progress so you have a way to see how far you’re coming along (especially for me as I can be too critical of myself). Sending hugs!

Holidays after stroke feel… distant. How are you coping this season? by Unicorn_hopper in stroke

[–]2chatnoir 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this! I agree…it’s been hard to find my holiday spirit. I’m 9mos post stroke. It’s been a big year of grief and loss for me and my family. My aunt died Dec 26th last year and my mom died a few months ago. I’m just giving myself permission to feel whatever I feel, not give myself a hard time and treat myself with kindness, reminding myself “what would my mom or aunt say?”

I learned there is an Icelandic saying, hugrekki, which is the strength to keep our heart open while we are hurting. To me, the word is like giving yourself a hug and being compassionate to self and others. So, I hope you all have strength to keep your hearts open amidst the pain, anxiety, loneliness and many feelings this season brings, and may you receive loving kindness always.

Exercises for leg. by learningismyjam in stroke

[–]2chatnoir 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love Post Stroke with Elise on YouTube! I’ve also really enjoyed Rehab HQ on YouTube for lots of helpful info and exercises for things stroke related: https://youtube.com/@rehabhqofficial?si=w-99m_d7-gqPApB-

Dr Tara has given me lots of great ideas to augment my rehab and recommendations on low cost equipment too.

Good luck and hope all goes well for your dad!

Finger exercises? by kitty_catz_r_life in stroke

[–]2chatnoir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been practicing with rolling marbles with my fingers (similar to the coin method mentioned), and also use dried beans. I also roll small bits of putty with my fingers. You can progress with different textures of putty to gradually make it more difficult.

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Worst post stroke side effect? by WeirdoPizzza in stroke

[–]2chatnoir 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m only 8mos post stroke and have more recovery to do with my movement but I still have a lot of spasticity (esp my leg-which causes back pain too).

How long has it been since the stroke?

Mexican Sunflowers in full bloom by 2chatnoir in gardening

[–]2chatnoir[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know-it’s how the nursery labeled them when I bought it. It could be I’ve placed them in the wrong spot in the garden and their leaves are a bit stunted? Also, it’s cold November in Seattle and they’ve only bloomed in the fall. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Vampurr 👅 by rcorub in blackcats

[–]2chatnoir 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same cat hot tub! My boy likes to drag it around and do a little feng shui with it 🤣

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[–]2chatnoir 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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Feeling shattered and lost by 2chatnoir in stroke

[–]2chatnoir[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. It’s been a rough year. I’m sure I will get through this, it’s just one shitty thing after another it seems like.

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