It is a very emotional thing. I am 4 months post stroke, I cry at the drop of a hat any more. Cant write because right side affected, but Praise God getting stronger and better everyday! But dont think I will ever be the same. I Pray a lot, talk to God a lot, and am very thankful to still be breathing. 🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻❤
I had a stroke in june 2019, and my life hasn't been the same since then. Completly emotionally changed, I'm receiving psychiatry therapy wich has helped a lot, but still feel not the way I wish. It's very difficult to recover from this, you end up completely a different person, not the one you used to be ....
I had a stroke about 7 years ago and people acted like it was not a big deal because I had no paralysis. As a result my job pushed me too hard, adding to my workload until I had a seizure and nearly died. Now my emotions are all over the place, from rage to sorrow. I feel like I lost who I was and there is no one to replace him.
Thank you so much! Me too! And it takes a stroke survivor to truly say, ME TOO! So many struggles... but stroke survivors understand. So is this You too?
Hey Charles, have you heard of the term emotional lability? A common impact of stroke is emotional lability, also known as the pseudobulbar affect. This is where you have emotional responses that don’t seem to make much sense, or are out of proportion. enableme.org.au/Resources/Emotions
That must be so hard to deal with going from one extreme to the other. Has it been getting better? I've found understand how my brains emotions and thought processes happen and knowing more about that has help the strong on coming of emotions and feelings.
I suffer sudden deep weeping after my “mild” stroke in February 2020. I have times when my mind isn’t clear. At those times, I have learned not to force myself to make certain kinds of decisions. On the whole, I’m completely blessed. I can walk, see, hear and feel. The right side of my face has been paralyzed for most of my life because of medical issues. I’m thankful that the stroke didn’t leave me paralyzed.
So good to hear you are still so positive about still being able to do all those things. When the mind is not clear or is worked up by emotion and anxiety the cognition in the brain is massively effected and is even harder to think, understand or remember things
Hi, I suggest that you join www.enableme.org.au a free community and resource site. You can message health professionals, communicate other people in similar positions and communicate with survivors who can share their knowledge and advice with you - Diana
@@potatoking9945 I'm sorry this is happening. I hope things get better for you. It sucks to hear that someone is going through what I'm going through. Be strong!
My mum is very angry and frustrated. Living in the past emotionally from decades ago. She had a major stroke a few years back and now a small stroke and brain bleed which she was aware of but didnt deal with at the time. She has become very hostile but desperately lonely. I don't know how to help her, but it's tearing our family part. The stress in unbelievable and still having to navigate everyday life but I miss my mum so badly and want to help.
Hi there, here is some information about emotional and mood changes after stroke - enableme.org.au/Resources/Emotions There may be info that can help - Diana
It's just being 10 days my father 69 has suffered a stroke. Still in hospital, physically recovering and mentally everyday seems to be new person. May be it will take time to settle.
My mother was never able to recover mentally and emotionally from her hemorrhagic stroke (not massive, but severe). Interestingly, she recovered very well physically; in fact, she was able to walk like she did before the stroke. And her hand was almost back after a year with only a little weakness in the affected hand and fingers. Her memory and speech were excellent after 4 or 5 months. But, sadly, that is where the party stopped. She was an insomniac with OCD with regards to temperature. She would reset the thermostat 20 times a night. She wanted heat on when it was 80 degrees in the house LOL. She gave off a terrible nervous energy that would only go away for an hour or so a day. She would stare blankly and often say that she wanted to die (she was in her 70's). Her apathy got worse and worse, so much so that she didn't want to do anything, even though she had real ability to do simple things like wash clothes, do dishes, cook a little, play solitaire, etc. Emotionally, she couldn't be helped. We did everything possible. The last year of her life is when she started to become very, very unreasonable to the point where she no longer wanted to wash her hair, brush her teeth, take her contacts out at night, etc. She declined even more mentally (not her memory or speech). 2 years post-stroke, she had 2 massive seizures, which caused more brain damage. They said she had no signs of post-stroke dementia, but we came to realize that she was at the end of the road. We feared we could no longer care for her at home. That concern disappeared, however, when she got sepsis 4 weeks after her seizures, dying just 4 days later. We lost her while she was alive, as she wasn't the same person anymore, even though there were real remnants of her that would show through at times. On a good day, she may have been 70% her old self, but it would only last an hour or so. I don't like to feel sad about it. It is what it is. She had a good life overall, but the stroke sadly did her in. Oh well...we love her and miss her, but we would never want her back like she was during the stroke, even though we got used to the "new her" after the stroke. It was just pure suffering for her and those taking care of her. I think she was robbed of 10-15 years of life, but it is what it is. I thought she'd live to over 85, but life takes us by surprise. We just don't have control over such things. Haola! All is well, getting better somehow.
Gosh I'm 4 years into my recovery with left side paralysis and my emotions are all over the place. I was never a Cryer now i try my hardest not to because that seems to be a go to emotion for me. I was watching Scooby-Doo the other day and at the end of it I was bawling my eyes out. I'm really trying to control this. I avoid ppl now as much as I can
This has really helped me. Thank you, I recently has a stroke and feel isolated with the pandemic living alone. I feel that this is a second chance at my life.
Hi Denise, you may find this website helpful www.enableme.org.au there is a support community access to stroke care health professionals and resources - Diana
Hi, you may find these resources helpful about emotional lability. A podcast about emotional changes: enableme.org.au/en/Community/Podcasts/Emotional-and-personality-changes ans resources: enableme.org.au/Resources/Emotions - Diana
Coming up on 4 years in April for my stroke. I am very emotional now, so much more than I ever was before. Just watching this I had tears in my eyes. I can't go to funerals or wakes anymore, depresses me so bad for days. I cut off all contact for 2 months after my stroke. Didn't want to talk or see anyone. The only person I would have in my life at that point was my wife, my salvation. She brought me back physically to almost what I was. Unless I tell someone I had one they would not know. I was paralyzed and unable to talk for weeks after. Now, I seem to be held back in my mind, wanting to do things but doubting myself. I was an active bike rider and gym goer before but not now at all. All my doctors say I am fine to do anything I want, but I don't have the mindset to follow through and do it. It is like I am afraid of the future and what may happen all the time. My mind sometimes is a mess.
Hi, has anyone talked to you about emotional changes after stroke? Most people will go through grief, and 3 out of 4 people will experience depression. If you are experiencing sudden mood swings it may be emotional lability, also known as the pseudobulbar affect. This is where you have emotional responses that don’t seem to make much sense, or are out of proportion. Read here for more: enableme.org.au/Resources/Emotions I hope that this information is helpful - Diana
@@StrokeFoundationaus hi can u suggest or advice me, it's about my grandma she suffered a stroke 19 months back, initially I guess it was just a minor stroke but as time progressed she became a vegetable. Now life has become a living hell even to take care of her, she could barely sleep for half an hour, and she spend most of her waking hour moaning. Upon inquiry if she was in pain she would grunt in negative, but now it takes atlest an army of people to take care of her to do her every bidding, which seem almost impossible considering her inability to communicate verbally, except through grunts and moans or cries. Just want to know if it is common among stroke patients or did something insider her snapped psychologicaly.
@@h0pfaith Hi, it sounds like you are all in a tough situation. What country do you live in? If you are in Australia, please call the StrokeLine team on 1800 787 653 to have a more in depth talk. Or if outside Australia please email strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au Depression is common after stroke, 3 in 5 people will experience depressions and anxiety after stroke. Personality changes and loss of speech can also occur. Before you contact StrokeLine here are some resources enableme.org.au/Resources about some of the aspects that you have mentioned. - Diana
@@dianakerr4078 Thank you so much for the quick reply. Unfortunate as it is we live continents apart Asia. As suggested I went through the enableme.org and under strokesarus, I'm able to pin point that contracture seems to be the most probable cause. But in her case it's not one-sided but full loss of function of all her limbs plus speech. We are aware and able to comprehend how a paralyzed and dumb person must be going through. We understand how even a small itch could become hell for somebody who could not scratch or communicate it properly to others. But right now it seems it has almost become a tussle of wills, her moaning every few minutes to do her bidding without considering for the ones taking care of her. I mean it simply become humanely impossible for a person to sit by and look after her 24/7 incase she needs to move in one direction or the other or do all the basic humane needs. During day time we agree that upto some extent we can look after her proprly no mater what, but it's the night time which takes its toll upon the caregivers. We only wish respite from the night activities. Sleeping pills barely work and with the corona virus situation hospitals are the last place we want to visit.
@@h0pfaith I am glad that you took a look at EnableMe. If you join, you can also ask question ot StrokeLine there: enableme.org.au/Community/Questions Also post question of the community in forum, the stroke community may have some suggestions too. There was a suggestion in the community about lying someone on lambs wool baby mat to relieve pain and give comfort, but I am thinking that being Asia it might get too hot. What do you wrap babies in for comfort? I am glad that you are thinking about how you look after yourselves as carers, that is vital. - Diana
It is a very emotional thing. I am 4 months post stroke, I cry at the drop of a hat any more. Cant write because right side affected, but Praise God getting stronger and better everyday! But dont think I will ever be the same. I Pray a lot, talk to God a lot, and am very thankful to still be breathing. 🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻❤
Hi Paula, here is some information about emotional changes after stroke, including emotional lability enableme.org.au/resources/emotions - Diana
I had a stroke in june 2019, and my life hasn't been the same since then. Completly emotionally changed, I'm receiving psychiatry therapy wich has helped a lot, but still feel not the way I wish. It's very difficult to recover from this, you end up completely a different person, not the one you used to be ....
Many people refer to it as the new normal. You are different, and it is hard for people to understand unless they've lived it - Diana
I had a stroke about 7 years ago and people acted like it was not a big deal because I had no paralysis. As a result my job pushed me too hard, adding to my workload until I had a seizure and nearly died. Now my emotions are all over the place, from rage to sorrow. I feel like I lost who I was and there is no one to replace him.
I can relate to that feeling of losing one's self. Hope ur doing better now❤
Thank you so much! Me too! And it takes a stroke survivor to truly say, ME TOO! So many struggles... but stroke survivors understand. So is this You too?
I've had 3 strokes. Went form having iron control of my emotions, to breaking down crying over anything that has any emotional aspect to it.
Hey Charles, have you heard of the term emotional lability? A common impact of stroke is emotional lability, also known as the pseudobulbar affect. This is where you have emotional responses that don’t seem to make much sense, or are out of proportion. enableme.org.au/Resources/Emotions
That must be so hard to deal with going from one extreme to the other. Has it been getting better?
I've found understand how my brains emotions and thought processes happen and knowing more about that has help the strong on coming of emotions and feelings.
I suffer sudden deep weeping after my “mild” stroke in February 2020. I have times when my mind isn’t clear. At those times, I have learned not to force myself to make certain kinds of decisions. On the whole, I’m completely blessed. I can walk, see, hear and feel. The right side of my face has been paralyzed for most of my life because of medical issues. I’m thankful that the stroke didn’t leave me paralyzed.
So good to hear you are still so positive about still being able to do all those things. When the mind is not clear or is worked up by emotion and anxiety the cognition in the brain is massively effected and is even harder to think, understand or remember things
Stay strong from a stroke savior and 💪💯 had my stroke on September 18th 2020!!
I feel so bad for my mom. I wanna help her but I don’t think she realizes that she’s not the same. I have no idea what I’m supposed to do.
Hi, I suggest that you join www.enableme.org.au a free community and resource site. You can message health professionals, communicate other people in similar positions and communicate with survivors who can share their knowledge and advice with you - Diana
My mom too shes an entirely different person now she cries easily and get upset almost at every single thing me and my dad do i am totally lost now
@@StrokeFoundationaus thank you
@@potatoking9945 I'm sorry this is happening. I hope things get better for you. It sucks to hear that someone is going through what I'm going through. Be strong!
@@potatoking9945 and my mom gets upset easily too. It's overwhelming sometimes
My mum is very angry and frustrated. Living in the past emotionally from decades ago. She had a major stroke a few years back and now a small stroke and brain bleed which she was aware of but didnt deal with at the time. She has become very hostile but desperately lonely. I don't know how to help her, but it's tearing our family part. The stress in unbelievable and still having to navigate everyday life but I miss my mum so badly and want to help.
Hi there, here is some information about emotional and mood changes after stroke - enableme.org.au/Resources/Emotions There may be info that can help - Diana
It's just being 10 days my father 69 has suffered a stroke. Still in hospital, physically recovering and mentally everyday seems to be new person. May be it will take time to settle.
These videos are great, thank you~~|!!
My mother was never able to recover mentally and emotionally from her hemorrhagic stroke (not massive, but severe). Interestingly, she recovered very well physically; in fact, she was able to walk like she did before the stroke. And her hand was almost back after a year with only a little weakness in the affected hand and fingers. Her memory and speech were excellent after 4 or 5 months. But, sadly, that is where the party stopped. She was an insomniac with OCD with regards to temperature. She would reset the thermostat 20 times a night. She wanted heat on when it was 80 degrees in the house LOL. She gave off a terrible nervous energy that would only go away for an hour or so a day. She would stare blankly and often say that she wanted to die (she was in her 70's). Her apathy got worse and worse, so much so that she didn't want to do anything, even though she had real ability to do simple things like wash clothes, do dishes, cook a little, play solitaire, etc. Emotionally, she couldn't be helped. We did everything possible. The last year of her life is when she started to become very, very unreasonable to the point where she no longer wanted to wash her hair, brush her teeth, take her contacts out at night, etc. She declined even more mentally (not her memory or speech). 2 years post-stroke, she had 2 massive seizures, which caused more brain damage. They said she had no signs of post-stroke dementia, but we came to realize that she was at the end of the road. We feared we could no longer care for her at home. That concern disappeared, however, when she got sepsis 4 weeks after her seizures, dying just 4 days later. We lost her while she was alive, as she wasn't the same person anymore, even though there were real remnants of her that would show through at times. On a good day, she may have been 70% her old self, but it would only last an hour or so. I don't like to feel sad about it. It is what it is. She had a good life overall, but the stroke sadly did her in. Oh well...we love her and miss her, but we would never want her back like she was during the stroke, even though we got used to the "new her" after the stroke. It was just pure suffering for her and those taking care of her. I think she was robbed of 10-15 years of life, but it is what it is. I thought she'd live to over 85, but life takes us by surprise. We just don't have control over such things. Haola! All is well, getting better somehow.
Gosh I'm 4 years into my recovery with left side paralysis and my emotions are all over the place. I was never a Cryer now i try my hardest not to because that seems to be a go to emotion for me. I was watching Scooby-Doo the other day and at the end of it I was bawling my eyes out. I'm really trying to control this. I avoid ppl now as much as I can
LOVELY, THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜,
im 9 months post stroke but only now am I feeling loss and loneliness ......especially today when I see nobody or no one calls.........
You are not alone in feeling this. i wish i could make you feel better.
Can you not find a local support group?
You are never alone, all of us survivors are together
God is with you always and angels are looking after you
I also suffered major stroke, if you are lonely, please pm me and we can talk.........try to keep smiling!!
This has really helped me. Thank you, I recently has a stroke and feel isolated with the pandemic living alone. I feel that this is a second chance at my life.
Hi Denise, you may find this website helpful www.enableme.org.au there is a support community access to stroke care health professionals and resources - Diana
Sometime I want to cry but end up laughing uncontrollably..is there someone out there ecperience the same with me?
Hi, you may find these resources helpful about emotional lability. A podcast about emotional changes: enableme.org.au/en/Community/Podcasts/Emotional-and-personality-changes ans resources: enableme.org.au/Resources/Emotions - Diana
The same thing is happening to me.
nisatristan I know this Sooo well its strange, be positive and keep going👍
Coming up on 4 years in April for my stroke. I am very emotional now, so much more than I ever was before. Just watching this I had tears in my eyes. I can't go to funerals or wakes anymore, depresses me so bad for days. I cut off all contact for 2 months after my stroke. Didn't want to talk or see anyone. The only person I would have in my life at that point was my wife, my salvation. She brought me back physically to almost what I was. Unless I tell someone I had one they would not know. I was paralyzed and unable to talk for weeks after. Now, I seem to be held back in my mind, wanting to do things but doubting myself. I was an active bike rider and gym goer before but not now at all. All my doctors say I am fine to do anything I want, but I don't have the mindset to follow through and do it. It is like I am afraid of the future and what may happen all the time. My mind sometimes is a mess.
Hi, has anyone talked to you about emotional changes after stroke? Most people will go through grief, and 3 out of 4 people will experience depression. If you are experiencing sudden mood swings it may be emotional lability, also known as the pseudobulbar affect. This is where you have emotional responses that don’t seem to make much sense, or are out of proportion. Read here for more: enableme.org.au/Resources/Emotions I hope that this information is helpful - Diana
@@StrokeFoundationaus hi can u suggest or advice me, it's about my grandma she suffered a stroke 19 months back, initially I guess it was just a minor stroke but as time progressed she became a vegetable. Now life has become a living hell even to take care of her, she could barely sleep for half an hour, and she spend most of her waking hour moaning. Upon inquiry if she was in pain she would grunt in negative, but now it takes atlest an army of people to take care of her to do her every bidding, which seem almost impossible considering her inability to communicate verbally, except through grunts and moans or cries. Just want to know if it is common among stroke patients or did something insider her snapped psychologicaly.
@@h0pfaith Hi, it sounds like you are all in a tough situation. What country do you live in? If you are in Australia, please call the StrokeLine team on 1800 787 653 to have a more in depth talk. Or if outside Australia please email strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au Depression is common after stroke, 3 in 5 people will experience depressions and anxiety after stroke. Personality changes and loss of speech can also occur. Before you contact StrokeLine here are some resources enableme.org.au/Resources about some of the aspects that you have mentioned. - Diana
@@dianakerr4078 Thank you so much for the quick reply. Unfortunate as it is we live continents apart Asia. As suggested I went through the enableme.org and under strokesarus, I'm able to pin point that contracture seems to be the most probable cause. But in her case it's not one-sided but full loss of function of all her limbs plus speech. We are aware and able to comprehend how a paralyzed and dumb person must be going through. We understand how even a small itch could become hell for somebody who could not scratch or communicate it properly to others. But right now it seems it has almost become a tussle of wills, her moaning every few minutes to do her bidding without considering for the ones taking care of her. I mean it simply become humanely impossible for a person to sit by and look after her 24/7 incase she needs to move in one direction or the other or do all the basic humane needs. During day time we agree that upto some extent we can look after her proprly no mater what, but it's the night time which takes its toll upon the caregivers. We only wish respite from the night activities. Sleeping pills barely work and with the corona virus situation hospitals are the last place we want to visit.
@@h0pfaith I am glad that you took a look at EnableMe. If you join, you can also ask question ot StrokeLine there: enableme.org.au/Community/Questions Also post question of the community in forum, the stroke community may have some suggestions too. There was a suggestion in the community about lying someone on lambs wool baby mat to relieve pain and give comfort, but I am thinking that being Asia it might get too hot. What do you wrap babies in for comfort? I am glad that you are thinking about how you look after yourselves as carers, that is vital. - Diana
My dad just got stroke.. and why he became like idiot childish? Really can't think something right.
please try to be patient with him......the effects of the stroke caused this. it may take long time for him to heal.