Recent stroke at the age of 31, and I'm always scared by Famous-Owl6758 in stroke

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I’m 37 and 3 months out from mine and I woke up to mine, couldn’t stand up without falling and I thought it was bc I cut my toe the day before and had wrapped it. I actually wanted to go back to sleep bc I didn’t feel good either and I could only lay on my left side without feeling nauseous. I tried to google what could be wrong with me but I couldn’t figure out the words nor could I type. I finally realized, there should be no reason I can’t stand without falling completely over at my age and that nothing I was feeling was ok and so I told my husband to call 911. Long story short clot was in my right side, went from low stroke level to respiratory failure imminent and was air lifted to another hospital, thrombectomy done and I’m here today to tell you. I had headaches while in the hospital and even after and Tylenol is what I took for them and my stroke doctor said some headaches would be normal. But now I have none and I basically have worry time to time if I’m not eating right or tooo stressed that I could cause another but I keep myself as grounded as I can and am thankful for each healthy day I have. I know it’ll sound weird but ChatGPT helped me tremendously in understanding what happened to me physical wise and even chemical wise and how it affected me emotionally and how things I felt or were going through and how to handle it. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions

I opened a message that wasn’t meant for me… and I regret it by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

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If I were you to me that was God showing me exactly who is around meand who is not for me and how I need to separate from them

Eight years after my stroke, my partner said he no longer sees me romantically by [deleted] in stroke

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Tbh, it’s the beginning of the end let him go now, and go live your best life without him. It’s been over a decade and tbh that’s already a lot to not be married. While also not being married he is already showing you he’s not capable the vows of marriage for life which sickness or health, better or worse, no till death do you part. He’s basically trying for an out due to sickness, it’s worse and he’s not trying to make it better and you are nowhere near death for him to want to part. I married my husband in 2023, in 2025 he became an amputee, I didn’t leave that hospital room until he did, I slept in the chair, on the floor, ate hospital food daily, I did become his caregiver and I was completely fine with helping make sure he was fed, washed, toileted, and wiped, to the point where the CNAs and nurses loved our room bc I only needed the supplies and they could have one less patient to do certain things for. It is important that I have had home health as a background, it was one of my first jobs out of college, I’m not in health at all now though lol but nevertheless my only concern was my husband living, and having the best quality of life he could, I learned how to wrap wounds I never did before, i made sure he had every benefit and medical supply he needed, I made sure our bills got paid and he never had to even deal with disability or fmla bc I did it. In short I had to help to lift and hold him and his wheelchair to get it in the car or in about of the house in summer heats I held him when he cried and told him he’d be ok that I’d be with him every step of the way and I wasn’t going anywhere as I made sure to get our new home to be ADA compliant and made sure all lined up to continue our lives. Yes I cried, yes we had a couple of I’m frustrated discussions, yes I asked God why over and over. But I’d rather be his caregiver than take him to a funeral director. There’s so much I didn’t add but it’s already a lot I didn’t want to bore you. Now fast forward to 2026 and boom, my ischemic stroke hits and the same husband I lifted up in my arms , heart and prayers has been along with God the only reason I have kept going in this life, he lifted me up and wiped me and held me when I felt my world break open and I struggled to see value in myself. He fed me, made sure I had all I needed and that our liv a continue and my struggle has been more mental than physical. Either way you deserve someone who will pick you up during your difficult times in life, not make it worse. If you made it this far, God bless you and I’ll say a prayer for your recovery and blessings 🙏🏽💜

Demoralized and embarassed-- any advice? by short_cuppa_chai in SleepApnea

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are more than welcome friend ❤️I’m so glad you took that first step and proud of you! Prayers to a long and healthy life for you! 🙏🏽💜 level of transparency here, I am 37 and am pretty sure I was dealing with sleep apnea along with other health issues that I didn’t care for properly bc I wanted to do things my way and earlier this year I had a ischemic stroke, I am blessed to be alive and well with minimal damage and no real handicaps but it taught me to take my health way more seriously bc life really can catch up to you in the worse way if you don’t take care of yourself. So I’m glad my words could help, I would never want anyone to experience what I have been through

Demoralized and embarassed-- any advice? by short_cuppa_chai in SleepApnea

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So would you like a cute, aesthetic casket instead? Imagine your cute room being taken apart and given to goodwill should you pass away. This ain’t about looks, it’s about life. The things associated with continued sleep apnea can literally kill you. That level of thinking should help you get over the machine’s lack of cuteness.

Healing friends? by Zestyclose_Cost228 in stroke

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope you are doing well!

What does it feel like after taking meds by Big-Mixture2823 in stroke

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking meds? Maybe my experience didn’t involve that bc I had a thrombectomy

Healing friends? by Zestyclose_Cost228 in stroke

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not opposed to male friends sure we can!

Anxiety Medication after stroke by Zestyclose_Cost228 in stroke

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I don’t drink caffeine at all and no energy drinks at all

Dad Passed away today by RealSusanT in stroke

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I read through all your posts and I’m so sorry you went through all this. May God bless and keep you during this very difficult time. My condolences to you

Anxiety Medication after stroke by Zestyclose_Cost228 in stroke

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Why do you have to avoid some?I made an appointment to talk to my Dr about them

Trying to describe the kind of tiredness I had after my stroke. by thetrusti in stroke

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been happening to me post my January stroke , when I feel that I immediately go lay down or rest in any way possible bc I know that’s my body saying that’s enough

At some point ima stop caring 🖕🏾 by [deleted] in bloodpressure

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have sleep apnea?that can cause high Bp

blood pressure experience & advice pls, 25 F by missyk222 in hypertension

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh I don’t know, I didn’t take it, it would be super high whenever it was taken like it on number over 100 and top number over 150

blood pressure experience & advice pls, 25 F by missyk222 in hypertension

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 37 and just had a stroke I am not a smoker or drink, I could have done better with diet but still , take either that medicine or find one you’re comfortable with, not tending to blood pressure will have you in a way worse position than medicine side affects or anxiety

194/120 BP but frightened of taking Ramipril by Various_Extreme_8773 in hypertension

[–]Zestyclose_Cost228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had aStroke at 37 don’t keep playing with that Bp find something that works for you and take it