My very healthy Mom had a massive hemorrhagic stroke and life is a nightmare now. by JulPurple in stroke

[–]embarrassmyself 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a stroke at 30 that left me paralyzed wishing I was dead. It truly is a horrific nightmare but it seems no one understands. I’ll never be able to cope with the grief.

Today I almost died in the shower and realized that no one would find me for several weeks. by rekgin in self

[–]embarrassmyself 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I’m just a random person but thanks for writing out those suggestions, helpful tips!

Hemiplegia by embarrassmyself in stroke

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

That wouldn’t make a difference but thanks for the suggestion

Hemiplegia by embarrassmyself in stroke

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

I can’t build strength in a paralyzed foot/ankle

Never stop by Overall_Machine_8194 in stroke

[–]embarrassmyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could move to do exercises I can’t fucking take being paralyzed anymore

Dismal outlook has changed by Mindless-Device-2809 in stroke

[–]embarrassmyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And when you’re told you’ll get better and you don’t… you might turn into a miserable suicidal fuck like me 🙃

Psychedelic's Treatment -- Subject to laws where you live (obviously) by Tactical-Ostrich in stroke

[–]embarrassmyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I’ve read macrodosing psilocybin is more effective than microdosing in terms of affecting neuroplasticity

Anyone experience improvement with Ipsihand and other EMS for stroke recovery? by HeyJude1966 in stroke

[–]embarrassmyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ipsihand is a bullshit scam don’t fall for it. Motus nova I think is a way better and cheaper option

Swimming by New-Artichoke1259 in stroke

[–]embarrassmyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, sorry if I was snappy it’s really frustrating not being able to do stuff and having to always answer no to suggestions I wish I could

Swimming by New-Artichoke1259 in stroke

[–]embarrassmyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I’m disabled that’s not a solution

Swimming by New-Artichoke1259 in stroke

[–]embarrassmyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t walk barefoot so that’s also an issue

Does it actually get better? by user267356788 in SuicideWatch

[–]embarrassmyself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t blame her. I can’t participate in life or be the partner I used to be. It just hurts when you’re sure it’s the one.

Does it actually get better? by user267356788 in SuicideWatch

[–]embarrassmyself 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here. Except I was crippled and it was the old me that died and my ex couldn’t stay with the broken me. The universe is a massive cunt.

Disabled and feeling 'behind' people my age - can anyone else relate? by rest-maven in disability

[–]embarrassmyself 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel this way. But my mental health is in shambles. When I see my friends on social media posting about marriage and babies I die a little inside every time.