The Emotional Aspect of Stroke Recovery

(Because it's not only your body that requires healing) Let’s have a moment of silence together. If you've experienced a stroke, or if a loved one has, you understand that it's not only the physical recovery that's challenging. The emotional and psychological aspect can be just as daunting, if not more so. And the thing is, we don't discuss it enough. Everyone is all about walking again, talking clearly, eating right. But what about fear? Sadness? Anger that wells up when the most mundane tasks suddenly seem insurmountable? What about the part of you that's lost? Let's discuss that today. Because it counts. Because YOU count. What No One Tells You About Life After a Stroke You may be told, "You're lucky—you lived," or, "At least you're still alive." And yes, you are lucky. You are still alive. But inside, it may feel totally different. You might feel stuck in a body that doesn't quite do what it used to. You might have trouble...