angry behavior after stroke

[mary87989]

my husband continues to recover from a stroke suffered a year ago. He suffers from aphasia and his ability to talk , read and write are still affected. although he has improved greatly. He also has obsessive cumpulsive disorder which is very hard for his family to deal with. As a person recovers and gets his skills back will there be an improvement in his disposition and a return to normal behavior? Also, his neurologist has reccomended hyperbaric oxygen treatments to help his brain recover.

[mary87989]

Thank you for your imput and advice

It is very much appreciated

Mary

[LMorgan79]

Mary,

I had a hemorrhagic stroke in 2003.  If the anger is not caused directly by the stroke, it may be more frustration that your husband feels because his situation is now so different.  Maybe, in his case, as in mine, the anger will fade away completely as he gets used to his situation.

Best of luck,

Lee

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Stroke can affect patients physically, mentally, emotionally, or a combination of the three. This varies depending on the  size and location of the lesion in the brain.
Emotional problems resulting from stroke can result from direct damage to emotional centers in the brain or from frustration and difficulty adapting to new limitations. Depression and emotional lability may also be observed. It is important to work with a team a rehabilitation team which may include the doctors, therapists and even  psychologists to help deal with the emotional aspect of stroke. Complete recovery is unusual but not impossible.