Nice one 👍🏽. Just happened to see this today and goes along the same lines. “ The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. “ Acceptance was one of the big things I got out of my Instagram journey as it was the first time I looked at my self as a Stroke Survivor. You no have to accept where you are before you can move forward. And just keep swimming.
Thank you for sharing this! I am pinning this comment. FYI, you are part of my inspiration when I think of the people I witness who are "successful". I am sure it is not easy to work as hard as you do every day. Your mindset MUST be your secret weapon. :) Thanks for inspiring me and all of your followers.
Great Video. I fall into this category. Pryor to my stroke my A1c has been around a 12 for several years and I was about 50lbs overweight and had high blood pressure for most of my life, along with bad eating and drinking. I told my family and love ones that I put myself in this situation and I have to get myself out of this situation. I changed my eating habits, my A1C is around 7, I've lost about 40 pounds and I stopped drinking alcohol. My recovery is going very well, It's been about 16 months since my stroke. I'm 44 and I wasn't prepared to go back to my parents house or my grandparents house and lay around the house feeling sorry for myself. I took full responsibility of what happened to myself. Not only did I go back to work but I also received 2 promotions and running the company when they were prepared for me to go home on disability for the rest of my life. I may never be 100% but I'm going to get as close to it as possible
Family, friends and caregivers can also have an effect on our belief in recovery. Be thoughtful of what you say around folks recovering. (My loving dad "protected" mom by telling everyone they met that she couldn't speak, so she kept her mouth shut. 6 years later he passed and slowly she began to speak)
I really needed to see this video today. I had a stroke 5 months and I’m usually very positive but today I was feeling a bit sorry for myself. Glad I stumbled upon this. Thanks for all your helpful videos!🙏🏻
The episode was a great one. I have ALS and it's not easy. There is so much negativity around me. I call ALS the hopeless disease. No ever give me any hope of a long survival. Every ounce of determination has to come from within. I enjoy stories that despite the odds a person can go on to greatness. Thank you for the inspiration.
Had a hemorrhagic stroke last January 2022 i was told by my neurologist that i only have until april to maximizemy recovery, i didn't believe that and just entrust my recovery case fully to God. I never let those words take me down. I am more eager to recover
Well said…it’s as though you went through the psychology portion of an OT curriculum as well. 😊 Orlando is so lucky to have you as a physical therapist. Appreciate you sharing your expertise weekly!
Hi Kelly, I appreciate you saying that. I always regret not getting an undergrad in psychology. But my patients teach me a lot. I am sure you would agree 😊
SPOT ON. She is my favorite therapist to listen too and watch. She has helped me get through so much without even knowing me. I had a spinal cord injury 3 years ago and have hyperspasticity and nerve damage that required me to learn how to walk.. not knowing what caused it is the worse.. I was a 4 sport athlete so we assume it was from years ago and took time to affect me.. this video came at the right time because I've tried and tried to positive and was about to give up.. getting my mindset back on track. I've recently had a lot of bitterness and anger. Thoughts of Why did this happen to me? It doesn't matter why, just keep pushing through it. Too much progress to give up even though I've recently went backwards a few steps. Nothing has ever stopped me before even if I failed a few times at it.
Hi Jody. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am so glad to read that you are getting back on track. Setback are going to happen. The good news is you were able to overcome and get back on track. Keep going! You got this!!
So very much appreciate your candid and thorough approach to addressing the range of topics related to helping so many of us work our ways back from what we never expected would happen in our lives.
Dear Dr. Tobias I want to say a big thank you for your videos. I am from Greece my mother had a massive srtoke 2 months ago in her left side of the brain.She is in a rehab centre. She has right side paralysis and she cannot speak but she is trying to (actually she is speaking her own language “nia nia nia”)She has shown the main progress in understanding. It’s been one week that sometimes she feels sad , probably now she realises what happened to her.Your videos are so encouraging and helpful as noone of her doctors has given to me such guidance. And unfortunately in my country we are not so specialised in strokes. I wanna help my mother with everything I have. I am amazed of those information you provide to us. I will try to encourage following your advices. I am determined . Thank you again and again
So helpful to hear the impediments to progress voiced. I’m a rehab warrior but do get bogged down in anger, blaming, and sometimes denial. Awareness is crucial. Thank you, Tara.
Hi Steffi! Thanks for sharing. Everything you feel is extremely normal. And it does not all disappear at once. Be patient, give yourself permission to feel, and surround yourself with people who can support you. You got this!!
Very helpful. You do a great job of describing the thoughts and feelings that stroke victims have. This lets the victim know that you’re talking specifically about them. Since they know that you truly understand, they know that the advice you give applies specifically to them. This makes them motivated to follow the advice. They don’t put the advice in the category of “that will never work for me” or “that’s not my situation”.
I was a traditional artist and sign painter before my stroke; I was also left handed; unfortunately the stroke left my left side paralyzed. I constantly dream about doing art with my left hand again; so for now, my art is digital and right handed. I keep telling myself that I will someday use my left hand again. Sadly my stroke was pretty severe and the left arm is barely moving at all. One of my dreams is to just hold a pencil with my left hand. I may not know when, but I will.
Keep at it! If you have to strap that device to your hand do that. It might also help to start with a digital notebook. I am sure there are apps to make the pen more or less sensitive. Unfortunately I do not have one but you might want to look into that.
You will! My right side was effected and within a 7 month period, I have taught myself to write. I’m quite slow. It’s not as beautiful as my former penmanship…. but I’m too grateful to compare it! I am now teaching myself to type…. which is challenging due to spasticity. I have every intention on accomplishing this goal in order to get back to writing books. I am copyrighted but not published. We can do all things we make a conscious decision to do. In time! Infinite love and healing energy to you!💗
Keep trying never stop and eventually you will regain it. I was also paralyzed on left side post stroke and I am now doing so much. Not where I want to be yet but it will get there. Never stop is the key I 🤔
Thank you doctor! I have been dealing with my symptoms for 7 years and honestly I'm tired of feeling sorry for myself. I needed the push you provided. Thank you!
Hi. Ms Tara, I just want to say thank you for your word of wisdom. Really help me a lot and those exercises. I stroke patient for 3 months now and I say that I very lucky because, in my second week of my stroke I move my hand and leg. Now I must 70% of my body improved a lot. Only I need to strethen my hand finger. And I can jog little bit now.
Nothing said here really "stood out", yet it was spot on. Sure, those of us attempting rehab will face disappointment/depression (I've been there), yet after 13 years post my last TBI, I still strive to make my body as functional as possible because I don't care to settle for less than I realistically could, nor do I fancy succumbing to self-pity.
My partner is 32 and just had an ischemic stroke at the beginning of this month. I’m so thankful for finding this channel. Thank you for sharing insight to things I was very unaware of when starting this journey with him.
I had total of 5 brain surgeries due to brain tumor. My EX gf left me I'm unemployed now I'm disabled My doctor said I WILL NEVER WALK AGAIN. Long story short. After 5 years of post brain surgeries, I can cook, stand no prob and walk a bit. Btw my body is getting back. Especially I was a former model. NEVER GIVE UP. GOD IS GOOD!
Thank you for addressing these issues! I try to keep a positive attitude about my recovery. My stroke was 8/11/20, I can walk without a cane, but sometimes it is scary for me. The spasticity kicks in and I lose my balance. My arm is back 100%. I am back at work full time and can drive. I live on my own again! I have so much to be grateful for! I have been asked to be part of a study on the effects of treadmill walking for stroke victims. I feel like this will benefit me tremendously and help with the spasticity. I have to keep pushing and can’t give up until I am my best. I get tired sometimes, so I take it a notch back until I feel ready to push on. This journey has taught me a lot about myself. My neurosurgeon told my daughter I would never walk. She refused to tell me until I was walking. So glad she didn’t!
I'm a neurological stroke patient unable to walk or talk is following your video since 1 year is very much inspiring please understand my recovery process is somewhat like every difficulty is divine surgery
I've been in a wheelchair for 15 years after my oldest brother playing with a gun accidentally shot me in the neck I was 14 at the time The bullet had left me stuck from head to toe After waking up from a coma.. Safe to say I have leg and finger movement now And off all medications Everyday I feel closer to walking.. Everything she has spoken on I've dealt with it she's absolutely right ✅ ❤.. Change your mindset 🧠 and never quit seeking for Solutions.
I am blessed with the content of your video, I did some of what you've' mentioned that's why my stroke recovery is faster than what is expected, thank you, this will really helped a lot of people especially those that are suffering from any disease. God bless you and continue helping people thru your videos.
Thank you for your openness and honesty. You’re absolutely correct. Mindfulness and self awareness is vital! Mindset regarding the health event is EVERYTHING! Ones who believe they can heal usually do. Ones who are hopelessly complainers and lack the self consciousness and responsibility usually don’t. You are the co-creating energy in your own reality. So will you succumb or overcome? I am an overcomer! I am sending infinite love, light, innerStanding, supportive, and healing energy to all who are navigating through any challenges in this moment. Nothing stays the same. Change is inevitable. Cry, shout, journal, make voice recordings…. Whatever you need to get you through. Then meditate, trust, and MOVE!!! No one is coming to save you! You are your own responsibility!💗💗💗🦋🦋🦋
Thank you for your videos Dr Tara! My sister (she is 28years old)had a stroke 4 months ago and she is she wondering if you can make individual online treatment seasons with her. I appreciate that you provide me with other details
Initially after stroke, I was very confused. Therapists were instrumental in getting me started on recovery. However, it is very important to take charge of your own recovery at some point, earlier the better. Only you can recover to the extent you want. Repeating exercises/stretches the number of times necessary to gain function is far beyond a service person's call of duty. Also the breadth of your rehab will expand. 5 years since my stroke and I still find muscles that I haven't awakened and worked on. That is where online content sources like this channel help me continue my recovery.
I have gone above and beyond to learn about my disease and the research and how to manage it's symptoms, it's not about what my drs say it's truly not progressing at all In anything...and my body completely giving up on me, I am determined to stay here for my kids as a single mother but..I can't see anything good happening..
Hi Keri. Thank you for watching and for sharing. It is a slow and sometimes hard process. But it is worth it. If you are not there yet, that is ok. But keep going. You WILL get there.
Love this ❤️ We have to keep fighting. The battle is the Lord’s. Aim higher than the new normal! “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I Thessalonians 5:18
Dr. Tobias, I appreciate all your videos especially this one. I never had stroke however I recently had issues of weakness on my left side. Neurologist still hasn’t concluded on whats wrong with me but my symptoms mimic stroke patient. I often feel so depressed and this truly hinder my recovery progress so this video helps me to keep on going and stay positive.
This video is very accurate in terms of me being in denial about my physical state at the time. Once I decided to look at it in reality I was able to absorb what I needed to work on
I've gotta be honest...I was a bit bitter at the neurosurgeon that screwed up my AVM removal surgery that resulted in my severe hemorrhagic stroke but I grew to put that behind me. Took me a while but now I'm in a better place thank you Dr. TOBIAS!!!YOU ARE OUR GLIMMER OF HOPE
Find a good cardiologist and endocrinologist who are motivated to help you decrease the amount of medication you are on. I have found that they will also be motivated to help you make the appropriate lifestyle modifications and balancing your medications appropriately.
It's all about the attitude. Initially, it took months to realize exactly the scope of the full extent of my hemorrhagic stroke and what that meant, but once I began to understand more clearly what I was dealing with, I then started to work within the parameters of my new 'reality'. Instead of recovery, I have begun to use the term 'discovery'. This helps give a positive and motivational focus to my daily tasks and home therapies. Also, the information shared on this channel is invaluable.
I've never asked about how much recovery I can expect, because I don't want to affected by any negative pronouncements. And I continue to recover and work hard!
Hi thanks a lot for all the knowledge you share I learn alot from you, I have a question regarding clonus in lower extremity my Pt is 36 yr old with R cvs ,L neglect, she has clonus in all positions, any suggestion please
Can you discuss "play" as a rehsb technique. For instance, I am lucky enough to have access to a pool with a basketball goal and I shoot hoops. can you talk about games that are good for rehab
Hi John! Thank you for watching and for sharing. This is an excellent suggestion. I can definitely share the man "outside the box" ideas that my patients have come up with. :)
Great video and while it's raw for some people to hear, it's true as my neurologist also said the same thing. I'm 5 years post stroke due to a pfo (hole) in my heart. I was extremely fit and 38 years old age when it happened. 6 weeks in state rehabilitation and I'm walking pretty good, the arm and hand is slower to recover as I was told it would be. I have worked my arse off to recover because I believe I will be able to use my hand again one day and return to work. Don't ever give up !! 🇦🇺💪
@@rehabhqofficial yes very true . Please can you look at doing a talk on losing a limp after stroke.This question must be something many stroke survivors ask ? Thank you. 🙏
Thanks Umesh. I am so thankful for your continued support and your encouragement. I goes a long way. I hope the videos are helping you in your journey. 😊
to move on from something like a stroke, you have to accept that it happened. even a small stroke is a life changing event. the main thing is to know your new limitations. you can build beyond them, but you can't ignore something that can easily cau massive issues if ignored.
Hello madam am chandrakala from India here im ms patient how can I regain my walking, at present my right leg as no energy balance problem so I took a help of stick and walking I want to walk normally without stick can u please tell me
Hey Tara. I just want to say thank you for the amazing content you keep putting out. As a new Physiotherapist from Melbourne Australia, I find your content so informative and easy to apply to my daily cadeload. Keep up the great work! I wanted to ask whether you follow or recommend following other similar content creators in this field as I would love to keep learning from such high quality information like this. Thanks again. Daniel
Best thing my doctor said to me after I had a stroke was it’s very important not to say “why me” I took her advice and haven’t struggled with depression like I’ve seen others, not to say I haven’t had my down days I just don’t let it over take me
That was sound advice. I am glad you have found ways to stay positive. I am certain that by sharing your story, you are inspiring others that they can do the same. Thank you so much for sharing 🙏
With all this covid stuff, I haven't been able to schedule a Dr appointment. I can't bend my left knee (heterotrophic ossification) and my left arm is flaccid.
I saw a personal trainer yt and she had a mantra which was "sensory first and then motor". She used a massage gun on her arms and legs before her workout. Would that be a good thing to do for people with neuropathy to wake up the nerves before doing exercises? For example I have CMT and I'm beginning to get foot drop due to neuropathy would the stimulation from a massage gun help to activate the nerves for improved motor function?
Dr. I’m only about 2 1/2 weeks away from the four year anniversary of my stroke it’s my own fault having a stroke having a unhealthy lifestyle eating garbage foods for five times a week but since the stroke being in the hospital this for the months that I was appropriate those habits I can walk to the stores and not buy those foods anymore or be tempted to and I have not given up on my recovery I don’t have use my left arm but I still work at it because I believe that I can recover more and I can also don’t remember the last time I was really down about my recovery it must be when I was in the rehab hospital my step my therapist I’m working with like my attitude because they insist I get an EKG now for knee hyperextension
Doctor Tobias i was always in a good shape, before mine stem stroke. I have been destroyed by my own success. because i was a healthy person, and watched my food and was every week, at the gym. My goal was then only that stay healthy and see my son grow up, and his choices the he willl make in his life. After my stemcel therapy in Germany, i accept my life is now. Now my goal is to walk again and that is why i watch every week your program. Now i only uses blood thinners( xarelto 10 gr,) because the docters here, they don't want to take any risk because I had a pulmonary embolism.
Acceptance for me was huge. Also, I have made a conscience decision to get better or die trying. It is also benefitial to remind myself that the big bad world doesn't owe me a thing and to get over it.
I have Cerebral Palsy, but it doesn't have me! I wasn't supposed to live 48 hours and I am 53 living independently, I graduated from college twice, and I am currently working on getting a business started!
I had c5 injury combined with fracture in both hands after a 10 feet fall no doctor told me i could walk but the physio krishnakumar told me i had 50 percent life and i would get the other 50 in ten days but i walked even before that. It is a miracle amen but i donot blame anyone for my predicament. I need to improve a lot more.
I def do need to still work on acceptance and anger. Side note: Do you have or can you do some videos on letting hand grasp release? I have a hard time opening my hand or releasing things I am holding. Thanks!
Hi Laura! A friend once told me....."take as long as you need to but not longer than you have to". Grief is normal after a neurologic injury. The good news is that there is a "lightness" and a sense of freedom waiting for you on the other side 😊 You will get there. In the meantime..... here is a video for the hand th-cam.com/video/Crx_Adg35JY/w-d-xo.html 😊 I hope it helps!
So I know that I have cognitive issues but I've never been told on what to do so they are gey better for me. I would love to drive again. And the only thing stopping me is my thinking speed/ reaction times. Do you have any advice on how i can work on this? I was in a car accident 5 years ago and I had 7 strokes due to it. I don't have any kind of underlying conditions like what you listed. I am overweight now but not by a lot.
His tara mam I'm spinal cord injury patient and I 25 year old I taking only neuro phisiotherapy I want to know that if I want to consult a doctor which one I should consult neurologist or spine specialist? Please tell me
Hello Dr how are you doing I have been following you for couple months I would like to say thanks for your good works God will bless you I’m really need some help I’m also a Dr I had a cvA 3 years ago But my left arm is the most challenging for me thanks for everything you do I hope we can talk one days
Hi Wilminx Joseph, Thank you for watching and for sharing your story. Don't give up on that arm! Keep stretching it and forcing it to "be involved" with every day activities. You got this!!!
I feel I am holding myself back because of risk adversity. Do you have advice on pushing through reticence to try? I mean there's a fine line between taking unnecessary risks and complete risk advoidance. It's not blame, or victimhood but self confidence.
Yes, this is a very real thing but that isn't "lack of motivation". Risk avoidance is good and you are correct it is a fine line. That is why it is good to stay in therapy. Generally speaking, those who must "go it alone" should lean more to the cautious side. Just know, that you are not being lazy and you do not lack motivation. You are probably doing what is best.
My experience is that if cognitive functions are not severely affected, one should first calm the conscious mind and realize that we can do the most for ourselves. Of course any help is welcome, but our mind and body can do the most in recovery. It is very important to have a positive attitude and think about what I can do, NOT what I cannot do. Listen carefully to your body and realistically expect small positive shifts that cheer you up. The help of a physiotherapist is very important because they understand how the body works. Self-pity and hatred only hinder our progress.
🌸🌸 Thank you Dr. Tara for your respectful comments. Every stroke is different. And every personality is different. And the shock and grief changes us. And all the tears of the horrible first weeks take their toll. But if we survive, life goes on. And the healing is both body and mindset. And so much more is possible over time ... I now take my fate as the opportunity to retire from old job structures, to build an online business, to meet new people and to slow life down from that hamster wheel. You are right, healing is also finding new purpose, new joys, new contents, a new pace and new passions.
Hi Nina! You are spot on on every single point you make. I am so glad you have found new hobbies and new goals. I think it is why you are such a positive light on this channel. So your dedication to your mindset is definitely having a ripple effect to the Rehab HQ community. 😊 I hope you have a great week!
I havent been able to walk. I have severe spasticity. I remember when my neurologist told me i would end up using a walker or wheelchair. I was so angry. And what makes me angry is that now it became true... i dont want it to b true!
I like training, but it does not like me. Following a basal ganglia stroke 7 years ago, I have developed dystonia down my affected side. It is difficult to ramp up the training at any level without getting a reaction two days after the exercise. Difficult to know the best way forward. I used to be a sports person, so I understand training to improve.
Watched a little over half. How do you do that, T? Spanking us nicely with positive vibes. Will be saving the remainder for the next time I may have needed a pep talk. (Oh, wow! Right there! That's one of those weird French compound interrogative slash subjunctive conjugations I was just reading about, a future probable verb tense used in combination with a past tense in the very same sentence, lol. Grammarly did not like that at all. Tres déclassé. You're out of order, sir. Fffocus, Andrew.) Great one, Tara. Yes, once upon a time I had prided myself as an "outlier". Doctors told my sisters to begin closing my estate. What estate? After the divorce the lawyers took good care of that. The doctors told them he had a week left to live at the very most. There's another first, talking about myself in the 3rd person. Better stop that shyte. I sound like shyte. No, haven't had a glass of vino in..) Yes, it was exactly 16 yrs of bad road ago. Walked and drove my fav old green pickup out of rehab 3 months later! Sounds heroic, but all the credit goes to a 26 yr old phd neuro-physical therapist, and where have we heard that before? But hey, that's fine old newsprint. It's a story. That's all it is. Recently I've been a bad boy, and began letting myself become darn near chair-bound. Enough already. Time to get back on the horse. We still have a couple more chapters to write. Thanks for this. We all have our own ways of climbing inside of ourselves. I suspect you know what I'm talking about. Chico cracks me up by the way.
And don’t be afraid to talk to your friends of known you for a long time and ask them questions in my case my friends and let me know there are times a struggle for the words that I want to use but I get them eventually but I am not stammering to get them my cognitive skills are still there is not as sharp as I would like them to be
Yes Scott!! So many people are afraid of speaking (if their stroke effected their speech). But it is honestly the best way to get that speech back! I am glad you have figured this out.
I completely understand. Trust me, I considered this as a possible negative conequence of me making this video. At the end of the day, I thought it might help enough people so I took a chance. I hope you can understand my intentions were good. I hope someday soon you can see this video from a different angle. Until then, keep going. Each day is a new day. I am cheering you on from afar.
Great subject. Change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. I believe Wayne Dyer said that. Don't know why I resisted so long, but I started crawling today. Great activity! Tons of motivational presentations on TH-cam. . . PT, calisthenics, low impact exercise, posture, etc.
And I told him that I want to hold off on more therapies after I get the cage because I don’t want them holding back on because they’re afraid it might hurt myself with my name and they actually appreciated that and I gave them some wins that I’ve had recently with when they things working in my stride and I know how long it takes me to walk from my friends house to my house and I’ve been doing it 40 seconds faster walk in the way they want me to walk I think it’s important for therapist to know destroyed you’re making when you’re not with them a Reese is there a mood
No disrespect meant and I apologize but.....huh? I’m hoping thus is just a botched talk to text scenario and not a major decline in my own cognitive function - I’m not understanding your comment, at all. 🤷🏻♀️
Nice one 👍🏽.
Just happened to see this today and goes along the same lines.
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The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.
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Acceptance was one of the big things I got out of my Instagram journey as it was the first time I looked at my self as a Stroke Survivor. You no have to accept where you are before you can move forward. And just keep swimming.
Thank you for sharing this! I am pinning this comment. FYI, you are part of my inspiration when I think of the people I witness who are "successful". I am sure it is not easy to work as hard as you do every day. Your mindset MUST be your secret weapon. :) Thanks for inspiring me and all of your followers.
Great Video. I fall into this category. Pryor to my stroke my A1c has been around a 12 for several years and I was about 50lbs overweight and had high blood pressure for most of my life, along with bad eating and drinking. I told my family and love ones that I put myself in this situation and I have to get myself out of this situation. I changed my eating habits, my A1C is around 7, I've lost about 40 pounds and I stopped drinking alcohol. My recovery is going very well, It's been about 16 months since my stroke. I'm 44 and I wasn't prepared to go back to my parents house or my grandparents house and lay around the house feeling sorry for myself. I took full responsibility of what happened to myself. Not only did I go back to work but I also received 2 promotions and running the company when they were prepared for me to go home on disability for the rest of my life. I may never be 100% but I'm going to get as close to it as possible
Yes! Now I now 2 people :)
I really like this physiotherapist. Physiotherapists come in contact with a lot of different people, so they know people pretty well.
Family, friends and caregivers can also have an effect on our belief in recovery. Be thoughtful of what you say around folks recovering. (My loving dad "protected" mom by telling everyone they met that she couldn't speak, so she kept her mouth shut. 6 years later he passed and slowly she began to speak)
Such a very very very important point. Thank you for sharing this. I have also witnessed similar stories.
I really needed to see this video today. I had a stroke 5 months and I’m usually very positive but today I was feeling a bit sorry for myself. Glad I stumbled upon this. Thanks for all your helpful videos!🙏🏻
The episode was a great one.
I have ALS and it's not easy. There is so much negativity around me. I call ALS the hopeless disease. No ever give me any hope of a long survival.
Every ounce of determination has to come from within.
I enjoy stories that despite the odds a person can go on to greatness.
Thank you for the inspiration.
Had a hemorrhagic stroke last January 2022 i was told by my neurologist that i only have until april to maximizemy recovery, i didn't believe that and just entrust my recovery case fully to God. I never let those words take me down. I am more eager to recover
Well said…it’s as though you went through the psychology portion of an OT curriculum as well. 😊 Orlando is so lucky to have you as a physical therapist. Appreciate you sharing your expertise weekly!
Hi Kelly, I appreciate you saying that. I always regret not getting an undergrad in psychology. But my patients teach me a lot. I am sure you would agree 😊
SPOT ON. She is my favorite therapist to listen too and watch. She has helped me get through so much without even knowing me. I had a spinal cord injury 3 years ago and have hyperspasticity and nerve damage that required me to learn how to walk.. not knowing what caused it is the worse.. I was a 4 sport athlete so we assume it was from years ago and took time to affect me.. this video came at the right time because I've tried and tried to positive and was about to give up.. getting my mindset back on track. I've recently had a lot of bitterness and anger. Thoughts of Why did this happen to me? It doesn't matter why, just keep pushing through it. Too much progress to give up even though I've recently went backwards a few steps. Nothing has ever stopped me before even if I failed a few times at it.
Hi Jody. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am so glad to read that you are getting back on track. Setback are going to happen. The good news is you were able to overcome and get back on track. Keep going! You got this!!
So very much appreciate your candid and thorough approach to addressing the range of topics related to helping so many of us work our ways back from what we never expected would happen in our lives.
Dear Dr. Tobias
I want to say a big thank you for your videos. I am from Greece my mother had a massive srtoke 2 months ago in her left side of the brain.She is in a rehab centre. She has right side paralysis and she cannot speak but she is trying to (actually she is speaking her own language “nia nia nia”)She has shown the main progress in understanding. It’s been one week that sometimes she feels sad , probably now she realises what happened to her.Your videos are so encouraging and helpful as noone of her doctors has given to me such guidance. And unfortunately in my country we are not so specialised in strokes. I wanna help my mother with everything I have. I am amazed of those information you provide to us. I will try to encourage following your advices. I am determined . Thank you again and again
Have she a telephone computer? As it seems to help..!
I had my stroke - july 27,2022. With this video, there are lots of self realization and It will help me a lot in my recovery.
So helpful to hear the impediments to progress voiced. I’m a rehab warrior but do get bogged down in anger, blaming, and sometimes denial. Awareness is crucial. Thank you, Tara.
Hi Steffi! Thanks for sharing. Everything you feel is extremely normal. And it does not all disappear at once. Be patient, give yourself permission to feel, and surround yourself with people who can support you. You got this!!
Very helpful. You do a great job of describing the thoughts and feelings that stroke victims have. This lets the victim know that you’re talking specifically about them. Since they know that you truly understand, they know that the advice you give applies specifically to them. This makes them motivated to follow the advice. They don’t put the advice in the category of “that will never work for me” or “that’s not my situation”.
thank you dr tara for all your efforts in the rehab head quarters .
honesty is the best policy
Beautiful video.This will help a lot for us who suffered from strokes.Thank,you.
I was a traditional artist and sign painter before my stroke; I was also left handed; unfortunately the stroke left my left side paralyzed. I constantly dream about doing art with my left hand again; so for now, my art is digital and right handed. I keep telling myself that I will someday use my left hand again. Sadly my stroke was pretty severe and the left arm is barely moving at all. One of my dreams is to just hold a pencil with my left hand. I may not know when, but I will.
I wish you the best. I used to be a LH guitarist and the TBI took of the LH functionality. But I'm still working on it with a positive mindset.
Keep at it! If you have to strap that device to your hand do that. It might also help to start with a digital notebook. I am sure there are apps to make the pen more or less sensitive. Unfortunately I do not have one but you might want to look into that.
You will! My right side was effected and within a 7 month period, I have taught myself to write. I’m quite slow. It’s not as beautiful as my former penmanship…. but I’m too grateful to compare it! I am now teaching myself to type…. which is challenging due to spasticity. I have every intention on accomplishing this goal in order to get back to writing books. I am copyrighted but not published. We can do all things we make a conscious decision to do. In time! Infinite love and healing energy to you!💗
@@netteleverett4871 Thank you for your kindness! 😁👍🏻
Keep trying never stop and eventually you will regain it. I was also paralyzed on left side post stroke and I am now doing so much. Not where I want to be yet but it will get there. Never stop is the key I 🤔
Fantastic video.i going give it a try because all you said I believe I can do with positive results. Thank you and have a good day.
Truly neededtalk. You are a blessing to me.
Thank you, Dr. T. I just found your channel and I feel blessed by you. I've been watching your videos numerous times.
Your videos are very inspiring. Thank you.
Thank you doctor! I have been dealing with my symptoms for 7 years and honestly I'm tired of feeling sorry for myself. I needed the push you provided. Thank you!
Hi. Ms Tara, I just want to say thank you for your word of wisdom. Really help me a lot and those exercises. I stroke patient for 3 months now and I say that I very lucky because, in my second week of my stroke I move my hand and leg. Now I must 70% of my body improved a lot. Only I need to strethen my hand finger. And I can jog little bit now.
Nothing said here really "stood out", yet it was spot on. Sure, those of us attempting rehab will face disappointment/depression (I've been there), yet after 13 years post my last TBI, I still strive to make my body as functional as possible because I don't care to settle for less than I realistically could, nor do I fancy succumbing to self-pity.
Hi Aaron! Thank you for sharing. 🙌🙌
My partner is 32 and just had an ischemic stroke at the beginning of this month. I’m so thankful for finding this channel. Thank you for sharing insight to things I was very unaware of when starting this journey with him.
I had total of 5 brain surgeries due to brain tumor.
My EX gf left me
I'm unemployed now
I'm disabled
My doctor said I WILL NEVER WALK AGAIN.
Long story short. After 5 years of post brain surgeries, I can cook, stand no prob and walk a bit.
Btw my body is getting back. Especially I was a former model.
NEVER GIVE UP. GOD IS GOOD!
Fantastic. Real as it is. Great discussion that could apply to many situations. Thankyou
Thank you for addressing these issues! I try to keep a positive attitude about my recovery. My stroke was 8/11/20, I can walk without a cane, but sometimes it is scary for me. The spasticity kicks in and I lose my balance. My arm is back 100%. I am back at work full time and can drive. I live on my own again! I have so much to be grateful for! I have been asked to be part of a study on the effects of treadmill walking for stroke victims. I feel like this will benefit me tremendously and help with the spasticity. I have to keep pushing and can’t give up until I am my best. I get tired sometimes, so I take it a notch back until I feel ready to push on. This journey has taught me a lot about myself. My neurosurgeon told my daughter I would never walk. She refused to tell me until I was walking. So glad she didn’t!
Thank you for sharing your story! So many inspiring stories in the comments. You are all such an inspiration to me. Keep going!
I'm a neurological stroke patient unable to walk or talk is following your video since 1 year is very much inspiring please understand my recovery process is somewhat like every difficulty is divine surgery
Thank you Dr. Tobias. I needed that talk.
Hi Edwin. Glad to see you this week. I hope it helps 😊
I've been in a wheelchair for 15 years after my oldest brother playing with a gun accidentally shot me in the neck I was 14 at the time The bullet had left me stuck from head to toe After waking up from a coma.. Safe to say I have leg and finger movement now And off all medications Everyday I feel closer to walking.. Everything she has spoken on I've dealt with it she's absolutely right ✅ ❤.. Change your mindset 🧠 and never quit seeking for Solutions.
I am glad you received this how I intended. 😊
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I am blessed with the content of your video, I did some of what you've' mentioned that's why my stroke recovery is faster than what is expected, thank you, this will really helped a lot of people especially those that are suffering from any disease. God bless you and continue helping people thru your videos.
Thank you for your openness and honesty. You’re absolutely correct. Mindfulness and self awareness is vital! Mindset regarding the health event is EVERYTHING! Ones who believe they can heal usually do. Ones who are hopelessly complainers and lack the self consciousness and responsibility usually don’t. You are the co-creating energy in your own reality. So will you succumb or overcome? I am an overcomer! I am sending infinite love, light, innerStanding, supportive, and healing energy to all who are navigating through any challenges in this moment. Nothing stays the same. Change is inevitable. Cry, shout, journal, make voice recordings…. Whatever you need to get you through. Then meditate, trust, and MOVE!!! No one is coming to save you! You are your own responsibility!💗💗💗🦋🦋🦋
Well said. Thank you for sharing!
@@rehabhqofficial You’re welcome!🦋
Thank you for your videos Dr Tara! My sister (she is 28years old)had a stroke 4 months ago and she is she wondering if you can make individual online treatment seasons with her. I appreciate that you provide me with other details
Initially after stroke, I was very confused. Therapists were instrumental in getting me started on recovery. However, it is very important to take charge of your own recovery at some point, earlier the better. Only you can recover to the extent you want. Repeating exercises/stretches the number of times necessary to gain function is far beyond a service person's call of duty. Also the breadth of your rehab will expand. 5 years since my stroke and I still find muscles that I haven't awakened and worked on. That is where online content sources like this channel help me continue my recovery.
such great tips in this comment Ben. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Loved this. Lots of things going on and think this advice will help someone.
I have gone above and beyond to learn about my disease and the research and how to manage it's symptoms, it's not about what my drs say it's truly not progressing at all In anything...and my body completely giving up on me, I am determined to stay here for my kids as a single mother but..I can't see anything good happening..
Thank you Dr. Tara. Really very helpful and encouraging. God bless you in what you do.
I had a really tough time with playing the victim and grief of what is now my new life
Hi Keri. Thank you for watching and for sharing. It is a slow and sometimes hard process. But it is worth it. If you are not there yet, that is ok. But keep going. You WILL get there.
Thank you Tara!! 😁
Love this ❤️
We have to keep fighting.
The battle is the Lord’s.
Aim higher than the new normal!
“in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
I Thessalonians 5:18
Hi Franny! great to see you this week! I love, love, love your attitude. Faith is extremely important.
Dr. Tobias, I appreciate all your videos especially this one. I never had stroke however I recently had issues of weakness on my left side. Neurologist still hasn’t concluded on whats wrong with me but my symptoms mimic stroke patient. I often feel so depressed and this truly hinder my recovery progress so this video helps me to keep on going and stay positive.
Hi Aan. Thank you for watching and for sharing. your story. I am so glad you found this video helpful.
This video is very accurate in terms of me being in denial about my physical state at the time. Once I decided to look at it in reality I was able to absorb what I needed to work on
I needed to hear this. Thanks, Dr. T!
Hi "Saltycrunch". I hope it helps 😊
Thank you this video helped me rethink a few things and answered a few questions have a great day
Thank you for watching and for sharing. I hope you can find something in here to help you.
I've gotta be honest...I was a bit bitter at the neurosurgeon that screwed up my AVM removal surgery that resulted in my severe hemorrhagic stroke but I grew to put that behind me. Took me a while but now I'm in a better place thank you Dr. TOBIAS!!!YOU ARE OUR GLIMMER OF HOPE
Thank you for sharing your story. I am so glad to learn that you have your eyes on the future! You got this!!
@@rehabhqofficial thank you for all the support DR. TOBIAS!!!
Thanks a billion 🙏
I think I really needed to hear this
Hi Em. Thanks for watching and for sharing. 😊
This was very helpful. Thanks 👍👏
Hi Cherry. Thank you for watching and for sharing. I am so glad you found it helpful.
I have improved since I found your channel , And still going...Thanks!
Hi Samantha! I am so happy to read this. Keep Going!!
Could you tell us what a good diet change would be like the woman you spoke about who made a lot of life changes? Diet and exercise changes?
Find a good cardiologist and endocrinologist who are motivated to help you decrease the amount of medication you are on. I have found that they will also be motivated to help you make the appropriate lifestyle modifications and balancing your medications appropriately.
It's all about the attitude. Initially, it took months to realize exactly the scope of the full extent of my hemorrhagic stroke and what that meant, but once I began to understand more clearly what I was dealing with, I then started to work within the parameters of my new 'reality'. Instead of recovery, I have begun to use the term 'discovery'. This helps give a positive and motivational focus to my daily tasks and home therapies. Also, the information shared on this channel is invaluable.
I love this! "discovery" is an excellent framework for recovery. Thanks for sharing!
I've never asked about how much recovery I can expect, because I don't want to affected by any negative pronouncements. And I continue to recover and work hard!
Yes Karen!! Focus on what you can control today 😊
Hi thanks a lot for all the knowledge you share I learn alot from you, I have a question regarding clonus in lower extremity my Pt is 36 yr old with R cvs ,L neglect, she has clonus in all positions, any suggestion please
You’ve really given me food for thought in my recovery
I hope it is positive 😊
You're so right . And that is why i recover so soon considering my severity. Now i can walk without cane, swim, climb mountains, and run
Can you discuss "play" as a rehsb technique. For instance, I am lucky enough to have access to a pool with a basketball goal and I shoot hoops. can you talk about games that are good for rehab
Hi John! Thank you for watching and for sharing. This is an excellent suggestion. I can definitely share the man "outside the box" ideas that my patients have come up with. :)
Great video and while it's raw for some people to hear, it's true as my neurologist also said the same thing. I'm 5 years post stroke due to a pfo (hole) in my heart. I was extremely fit and 38 years old age when it happened. 6 weeks in state rehabilitation and I'm walking pretty good, the arm and hand is slower to recover as I was told it would be. I have worked my arse off to recover because I believe I will be able to use my hand again one day and return to work. Don't ever give up !! 🇦🇺💪
Yes! Thank you so much for sharing this. PFO. Another one of those root causes that has nothing to do with lifestyle
@@rehabhqofficial yes very true . Please can you look at doing a talk on losing a limp after stroke.This question must be something many stroke survivors ask ? Thank you. 🙏
Very well said😊
Thank you. I hope it was helpful.
Very well explained video...
These videos are really very helpful..,😊
Thanks Umesh. I am so thankful for your continued support and your encouragement. I goes a long way. I hope the videos are helping you in your journey. 😊
to move on from something like a stroke, you have to accept that it happened. even a small stroke is a life changing event. the main thing is to know your new limitations. you can build beyond them, but you can't ignore something that can easily cau massive issues if ignored.
Hello,dr.tobias!
Hi Glen! Glad to "see" you this week. 😊
Hello madam am chandrakala from India here im ms patient how can I regain my walking, at present my right leg as no energy balance problem so I took a help of stick and walking
I want to walk normally without stick can u please tell me
Hey Tara. I just want to say thank you for the amazing content you keep putting out. As a new Physiotherapist from Melbourne Australia, I find your content so informative and easy to apply to my daily cadeload. Keep up the great work! I wanted to ask whether you follow or recommend following other similar content creators in this field as I would love to keep learning from such high quality information like this. Thanks again. Daniel
yepper, attitude is 90% of it! How I react is key in how 'I am really doing".
Best thing my doctor said to me after I had a stroke was it’s very important not to say “why me” I took her advice and haven’t struggled with depression like I’ve seen others, not to say I haven’t had my down days I just don’t let it over take me
That was sound advice. I am glad you have found ways to stay positive. I am certain that by sharing your story, you are inspiring others that they can do the same. Thank you so much for sharing 🙏
This video speaks to me.
With all this covid stuff, I haven't been able to schedule a Dr appointment. I can't bend my left knee (heterotrophic ossification) and my left arm is flaccid.
wow, how spot on,great to hear some of those points
Hi Gerald! Thanks for watching. I hope it helps.
dr tobias thanku u r our hero and spiritual sister bless u and loved once your videos r words rich can u simplefie pls thanku so much.
لكم مني كل الشكر واتمنى ان يكون هناك ترجمة باللغة العربية للمتابعين .
I’d like to know what you think of things like RTMS, MeRT, and BrainQ ?
I saw a personal trainer yt and she had a mantra which was "sensory first and then motor". She used a massage gun on her arms and legs before her workout. Would that be a good thing to do for people with neuropathy to wake up the nerves before doing exercises? For example I have CMT and I'm beginning to get foot drop due to neuropathy would the stimulation from a massage gun help to activate the nerves for improved motor function?
I love ur videos, very motivating.
Could you please show some exercises regarding fingers?
Hi Roshan. Thank you for watching and for the suggestions. I will add this to the list of future videos :)
Very true thats what i do lifestyle and change in diet
Dr. I’m only about 2 1/2 weeks away from the four year anniversary of my stroke it’s my own fault having a stroke having a unhealthy lifestyle eating garbage foods for five times a week but since the stroke being in the hospital this for the months that I was appropriate those habits I can walk to the stores and not buy those foods anymore or be tempted to and I have not given up on my recovery I don’t have use my left arm but I still work at it because I believe that I can recover more and I can also don’t remember the last time I was really down about my recovery it must be when I was in the rehab hospital my step my therapist I’m working with like my attitude because they insist I get an EKG now for knee hyperextension
What is a knee ekg. Does your knee stick out more than your right leg. When you stand up?
Doctor Tobias i was always in a good shape, before mine stem stroke. I have been destroyed by my own success. because i was a healthy person, and watched my food and was every week, at the gym. My goal was then only that stay healthy and see my son grow up, and his choices the he willl make in his life. After my stemcel therapy in Germany, i accept my life is now. Now my goal is to walk again and that is why i watch every week your program. Now i only uses blood thinners( xarelto 10 gr,) because the docters here, they don't want to take any risk because I had a pulmonary embolism.
Acceptance for me was huge. Also, I have made a conscience decision to get better or die trying. It is also benefitial to remind myself that the big bad world doesn't owe me a thing and to get over it.
Hi Mike! thanks for watching and for sharing your "mind hack" tips. These are extremely helpful 😊
I have Cerebral Palsy, but it doesn't have me! I wasn't supposed to live 48 hours and I am 53 living independently, I graduated from college twice, and I am currently working on getting a business started!
I had c5 injury combined with fracture in both hands after a 10 feet fall no doctor told me i could walk but the physio krishnakumar told me i had 50 percent life and i would get the other 50 in ten days but i walked even before that. It is a miracle amen but i donot blame anyone for my predicament. I need to improve a lot more.
This is so good. Best believe God is in the picture.
Hi Tyrell! 100% agree.
I believe in God but i am still going to have a Frank discussion with him when I see him (not upset God just trying to understand)
Mind over matter. That’s what I do 🙏🏼
Se puede añadir subtítulos en español por favor?
Luis a ti te dio derrame? Te lo pregunto porque hace 3 años m dio uno.
@@lindafreij5034 no, ánimo
I def do need to still work on acceptance and anger. Side note: Do you have or can you do some videos on letting hand grasp release? I have a hard time opening my hand or releasing things I am holding. Thanks!
Hi Laura! A friend once told me....."take as long as you need to but not longer than you have to". Grief is normal after a neurologic injury. The good news is that there is a "lightness" and a sense of freedom waiting for you on the other side 😊 You will get there. In the meantime..... here is a video for the hand th-cam.com/video/Crx_Adg35JY/w-d-xo.html 😊 I hope it helps!
So I know that I have cognitive issues but I've never been told on what to do so they are gey better for me. I would love to drive again. And the only thing stopping me is my thinking speed/ reaction times. Do you have any advice on how i can work on this? I was in a car accident 5 years ago and I had 7 strokes due to it. I don't have any kind of underlying conditions like what you listed. I am overweight now but not by a lot.
Research ketogenic diet i think its something u can look at...
His tara mam I'm spinal cord injury patient and I 25 year old I taking only neuro phisiotherapy I want to know that if I want to consult a doctor which one I should consult neurologist or spine specialist? Please tell me
Dr tara dear how can I contact you. I want to talk about my mother who had had a stroke in July last year.
Hello Dr how are you doing I have been following you for couple months I would like to say thanks for your good works God will bless you I’m really need some help I’m also a Dr I had a cvA 3 years ago But my left arm is the most challenging for me thanks for everything you do I hope we can talk one days
Hi Wilminx Joseph, Thank you for watching and for sharing your story. Don't give up on that arm! Keep stretching it and forcing it to "be involved" with every day activities. You got this!!!
I feel I am holding myself back because of risk adversity. Do you have advice on pushing through reticence to try? I mean there's a fine line between taking unnecessary risks and complete risk advoidance. It's not blame, or victimhood but self confidence.
Yes, this is a very real thing but that isn't "lack of motivation". Risk avoidance is good and you are correct it is a fine line. That is why it is good to stay in therapy. Generally speaking, those who must "go it alone" should lean more to the cautious side. Just know, that you are not being lazy and you do not lack motivation. You are probably doing what is best.
My experience is that if cognitive functions are not severely affected, one should first calm the conscious mind and realize that we can do the most for ourselves. Of course any help is welcome, but our mind and body can do the most in recovery. It is very important to have a positive attitude and think about what I can do, NOT what I cannot do. Listen carefully to your body and realistically expect small positive shifts that cheer you up. The help of a physiotherapist is very important because they understand how the body works. Self-pity and hatred only hinder our progress.
Well said Darko. Thank you for this valuable tips
🌸🌸 Thank you Dr. Tara for your respectful comments. Every stroke is different. And every personality is different. And the shock and grief changes us. And all the tears of the horrible first weeks take their toll.
But if we survive, life goes on. And the healing is both body and mindset. And so much more is possible over time ...
I now take my fate as the opportunity to retire from old job structures, to build an online business, to meet new people and to slow life down from that hamster wheel. You are right, healing is also finding new purpose, new joys, new contents, a new pace and new passions.
Hi Nina! You are spot on on every single point you make. I am so glad you have found new hobbies and new goals. I think it is why you are such a positive light on this channel. So your dedication to your mindset is definitely having a ripple effect to the Rehab HQ community. 😊 I hope you have a great week!
I havent been able to walk. I have severe spasticity.
I remember when my neurologist told me i would end up using a walker or wheelchair. I was so angry. And what makes me angry is that now it became true... i dont want it to b true!
I like training, but it does not like me. Following a basal ganglia stroke 7 years ago, I have developed dystonia down my affected side. It is difficult to ramp up the training at any level without getting a reaction two days after the exercise. Difficult to know the best way forward. I used to be a sports person, so I understand training to improve.
ILet me suggest adding some music to the videos.
Watched a little over half. How do you do that, T? Spanking us nicely with positive vibes. Will be saving the remainder for the next time I may have needed a pep talk. (Oh, wow! Right there! That's one of those weird French compound interrogative slash subjunctive conjugations I was just reading about, a future probable verb tense used in combination with a past tense in the very same sentence, lol. Grammarly did not like that at all. Tres déclassé. You're out of order, sir. Fffocus, Andrew.)
Great one, Tara. Yes, once upon a time I had prided myself as an "outlier". Doctors told my sisters to begin closing my estate. What estate? After the divorce the lawyers took good care of that. The doctors told them he had a week left to live at the very most. There's another first, talking about myself in the 3rd person. Better stop that shyte. I sound like shyte. No, haven't had a glass of vino in..)
Yes, it was exactly 16 yrs of bad road ago. Walked and drove my fav old green pickup out of rehab 3 months later! Sounds heroic, but all the credit goes to a 26 yr old phd neuro-physical therapist, and where have we heard that before? But hey, that's fine old newsprint. It's a story. That's all it is. Recently I've been a bad boy, and began letting myself become darn near chair-bound. Enough already. Time to get back on the horse. We still have a couple more chapters to write.
Thanks for this. We all have our own ways of climbing inside of ourselves. I suspect you know what I'm talking about. Chico cracks me up by the way.
Thanks for the assuming answer I explained.
I always try and respond to your comments but I am not sure I understand this one.
@@rehabhqofficial ok. God Bless!
I was told also that I would never walk again-Wrong!! It’s not pretty or long but I’m there
And don’t be afraid to talk to your friends of known you for a long time and ask them questions in my case my friends and let me know there are times a struggle for the words that I want to use but I get them eventually but I am not stammering to get them my cognitive skills are still there is not as sharp as I would like them to be
Yes Scott!! So many people are afraid of speaking (if their stroke effected their speech). But it is honestly the best way to get that speech back! I am glad you have figured this out.
I really didn’t need to hear this today, maybe it was just the way it was presented🙃Everybody is different, still took the wind right out of my sails!
I completely understand. Trust me, I considered this as a possible negative conequence of me making this video. At the end of the day, I thought it might help enough people so I took a chance. I hope you can understand my intentions were good. I hope someday soon you can see this video from a different angle. Until then, keep going. Each day is a new day. I am cheering you on from afar.
@@rehabhqofficial Maybe so😉
Great subject. Change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. I believe Wayne Dyer said that. Don't know why I resisted so long, but I started crawling today. Great activity! Tons of motivational presentations on TH-cam. . . PT, calisthenics, low impact exercise, posture, etc.
Best wishes beautiful human. Fill those sails back up!
In 2 months im already walking alot of good sleep helps
And I told him that I want to hold off on more therapies after I get the cage because I don’t want them holding back on because they’re afraid it might hurt myself with my name and they actually appreciated that and I gave them some wins that I’ve had recently with when they things working in my stride and I know how long it takes me to walk from my friends house to my house and I’ve been doing it 40 seconds faster walk in the way they want me to walk I think it’s important for therapist to know destroyed you’re making when you’re not with them a Reese is there a mood
No disrespect meant and I apologize but.....huh?
I’m hoping thus is just a botched talk to text scenario and not a major decline in my own cognitive function - I’m not understanding your comment, at all. 🤷🏻♀️
You paint the prettiest pictures of the elephant in the room.