Comments on: Navigating the 5 Stages of Grief After Stroke

By: Flint

Flint — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 21:10:00 +0000

In reply to Jody.

Hi Jody! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I understand that it takes a lot to share that. Would you be interested in joining our support group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flintstrokesupportgroup/ There are a lot of kind people in there that can offer support during stressful times. I hope to meet you in there!

By: Jody

Jody — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:29:00 +0000

I had a stroke 2 years ago next month. I was 38 and a seemingly healthy woman until 2 carotid artery dissections and one full blockage after the blood clot grew large enough to complete close off the right artery. I can’t get to acceptance. I don’t know that I was ever angry either but I know I cry. A lot. I cry typing that I cry. I cry talking about crying. I cry saying I had a stroke. I don’t necessarily feel sorry for myself. I feel like if I had no idea it was coming the first time, then I’ll have no idea when it’s going to happen again. So, subconsciously I am terrified but I push it aside and try and just get through the day.

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By: Flint Rehab

Flint Rehab — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:35:00 +0000

In reply to Tamara Pots. Tamara, you are so right! Stress, anxiety, and all other negative emotions are absolutely caused by being here but wanting to be there. And mindfulness really helps. Your comment came at a very interesting time as I'm currently in the middle of writing a book on stroke recovery and mindfulness. Would you be interested in reading sections of the book and providing feedback? No pressure, it just seems like something you might be interested in :) let me know by responding to this comment or emailing me a kdahlgren [at] flintrehab.com. You're my favorite hippie ;) and I hope to hear from you!

By: Tamara Pots

Tamara Pots — Sun, 08 May 2016 11:44:00 +0000

After 7 years I deal especially with anger. I know this keeps me stuck, so I’m trying to be conscious of it when I go into fight-or-flight again. I’m still trying to do 8 things at one in a crazy pace, but my body is demanding me to slow down. So when I feel this rage building up again inside of me, I tell myself: No, be a hippie now! And I try to remind myself of a quote by psychiatrist dr. Judith Orloff: Stop pushing and forcing! A therapist urged me recently to stop fighting and be more mindful, because you can’t be anywhere else than HERE and NOW. Stress is actually when you are HERE, but you want to be THERE.

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Tips on Happiness during Stroke Recovery - Flint Rehab — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:30:47 +0000

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By: Navigating New Emotions during Life after a Stroke - Flint Rehab

Navigating New Emotions during Life after a Stroke - Flint Rehab — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:30:26 +0000

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