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[Flann]

is there a book or other info to help your spouse and family after you have had a stroke. I am afraid in Aussie you get no info on such things

[PamRam228]

Yes, there are many books to help you and your family after a stroke.  Exactly what are you needing to know?  What about Ebay?  Have you tried that?

[lily23]

There's a book called "My Stroke of Insight" by Jill Bolte Taylor, a brain scientist who experienced a stroke and documented the experience and her 8-year recovery in detail. My mother recently had a major stroke and my family has just started the book. We've already come across many passages that describe emotions and reactions our mom is having to a tee.

You can see a video of Dr. Taylor talking about her experience and her book here:

http://www.****.com

[Flann]

thank you o much for you infomation never thought of ebal Pam & Lilly I will go into the book shop and see if they have that book.
Pam what I am needing to know is so many things in fact is it right to be depressed a bit plus angry also to help my family Ifeel like at times I am very short with them when they really don't deserve it.
Thank you so much

[PamRam228]

Flann, yes!!!  It's quite normal to be depressed AND angry after a stroke.  After all, it may have diminished your abilities.  You may not be able to do the things you've always done.  You may be dependant on others for simple tasks like putting on clothes or eating or going to the bathroom.  Depression is a common effect of strokes.  You may want to see your doctor about getting anitdepressants to help you deal with the stroke.  You may think no one understands how you feel or isn't sympathetic to your needs.  It's all quite understandable.  You're dealing with a slew of emotions.  Keep reading posts and ask some more questions.  People on here are glad to share their experiences and how they cope with deficits. Good luck and God bless!

[Flann]

Thank you so much for your reassurance. I have depression tablets & wow you are so right  you do think nobody understands. I have to go back to the Dr & find out about my left leg it was coming good now it is starting to swing out again, so I guess its back to the exercise not thst I dont do them now.I feel as many others have & do why me, i had just remarried  6 weeks later had a stroke oh really I thank my starts that I am still here don't get me wrong I am very lucky. I guess it's still early days for me it's been 14 months.
Thank you again Pam god bless you..

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain. This can be due to ischemia (lack of blood supply) caused by thrombosis or embolism, or due to a hemorrhage(bleeding).
Stroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent neurological damage, complications and death if not promptly diagnosed and treated. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It is the leading cause of adult disability in the United States and Europe.
Stroke is occasionally treated with thrombolysis ("clot-buster"), but usually with supportive care (physiotherapy and occupational therapy) and secondary prevention with antiplatelet drugs (aspirin and often dipyridamole), blood pressure control, statins and anticoagulation (in selected patients).
you could further information on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroke.
Hope you find this information helpful.