Thank you so much. I am fearful and anxious after my stroke on Sept. 12. Getting physically stronger, but still so weak and fatigued. And now anxiety and fear. It helps a lot to know I'm not alone. I am now subscribed to your TH-cam channel. Thanks again.
It definitely scared me, after my right side stroke at age 38. The rehab center tells stroke survivors that you WILL have another stroke. That the first one is only a symptom, and that the bigger one WILL follow. Talk about afraid!! Omg I didn't want to move. Mine was due to a PFO, and I'm on blood-thinner forever now. It's been 8 years, and though I'm still dealing with side effects, I haven't had another as of now. In fact, I got the tattoo I'd been planning, of a Fearless symbol from a book. I've had to learn to set the fears aside, and just live day by day. Go to therapy, even general therapy, if CBT isn't available for you. I waited too long. Thank you for this video. Anyone may message me if you have comments or questions.
Thank you so much for your videos. I cried when I heard you talk about fear and anxiety. I realise because I can now walk and talk I am looked at as totally recovered. I felt supported when physically struggling but very alone with this topic. You are truly amazing ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story, I really appreciate it. I had anxiety before my stroke in 2019 so it definitely hasn't made things any easier. I greatly appreciate you Elyse
I wish I could’ve seen this video 12 months ago when I had my stroke. I’ve always had issues with anxiety, but no one could tell me why I had my stroke. I thought if I knew what caused it I can make changes so it would never happen again. Between the lifelong depression and the anxiety of not having any answers I was at one of the lowest points in my life. When I got out of rehab my at home PT told me something that was helpful. I was too scared to do any of the exercises with standing and walking. I broke down crying every visit with him. He told me you just have to do things scared. I told him I was scared to walk and he said then take five steps scared. And then you can sit down. So that’s what brought me out of it was knowing that being scared was normal but just try to do it scared. The next time maybe you do ten steps scared. Your videos are a wonderful resource that will help so many people. I’m in a better place now mentally and emotionality, But it still helps to hear others battling similar issues and making improvements.
I'm so glad you had a good therapist who helped you push through the fear. And I'm glad you are emotionally in a better space! ❤️ Thank you for your kind words
I was quite functional for a dozen years then suddenly I wasn’t, it’s like it’s all hitting me today, because I was driving when it happened, I’m now fearful of driving and I’m a good driver, so it’s silly
You are truly a blessing! Thank you for sharing your own struggles to help others. I had a stroke in September and I'm working hard to gain back strength and take baby steps to conquer the fears you so perfectly describe. I use exercise as my weapon to feel some control and it has helped greatly. I have known the type of anxiety that you spoke of before my stroke so I guess I am a prime target for fear taking over. I am determined to not let it win, but there are days when the fatigue and depression can set you back. I think taking one day at a time , having a good prayer life and listening to wonderful people like yourself will help bring me back to me. Love ya!
Thank for for this... the 1st week after my stroke I was terrified every minute I would be having another one! It's been almost 2 weeks & I'm starting to believe that I will survive this & come out stronger...🙏💯❤️
@leslovesliberty1776 It is such a scary time after any big health event. I've heard from so many survivors that while that fear may never completely go away, it does get better ❤️❤️
Again, thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words. I don't have the same level of expertise as a medical doctor or neuroscientist, but I really love learning and breaking down what I know to help others! :)
Thank you so much for the videos and it helps me a lot to conquer my fear being a stroke survivor is not easy though you give me hope to continue fighting. God bless you always.
Had my stroke in January. My mom had a stroke @ 58 and unfortunately she didn't survive. Stroke run on my mom's side 8 family members. When I was in ICU they told me, "you will have a full recovery and don't have another stroke." Full recovery, were they giving me hope? Unfortunately, my stroke had other ideas. I had to retire before 60, deal with so much paperwork that I couldn't understand, stress, fear, uncertainty, loneliness, loss of who I am, loss of independence, confusion, forgetfulness, fatigue, being lost, all these medications, CPS pain everyday for 11 months, which I thought was bad, well until the temperature pain started, now that is torture - entire body locks and because my stroke was in my thalamus, I have CPS pain on left side, spasticity from left side from forehead to my toes, but then temperature pain, it's cruel really. FYI, no one is sticking a needle in my eye to inject steroids, I will deal with spasticity in my face. 😃 How do I cope with this nightmare I'm in? I think of something that brings me joy, meditation, close my eyes. I had no idea of what stroke patience had to deal with before my stroke. I have never dealt with such raw emotions in my life. But I get up everyday and I try to think positively, it doesn't work all the time, but I try. Finding this channel helps. I joined Brain Injury Services, they help, have zoom groups. Paint again....I was thinking of painting all these emotions, that would be crazy...I should do it. Lol. I miss the old me. I'm trying my best to like this new me on this healing journey, like I said, I'm trying. Prayers to everyone!
I have to say I just found a Video that really understand me!I just had a stroke three months ago I am going through everything you just mentioned in this video! Thank you so much for the information!
Iwa lucky o was s very fit when I had my stroke but I cannot train any more so I have prayed to God the next stroke I have will the I ne that will be the last day of my life I could nutgo through this not been fit but I pray that I will beat this stroke people like u r a big help
@anthonycarney, I'm so sorry to hear this. It can be really scary to try again after you've had a fall. But the more confident you get, the safer you'll actually be! There's some research that shows fear of falling is correlated with falling more. It's a fine line to balance between be cautious and overly worried. Keep at it though. You got this❤️
I think it is for many people. And there's no shame in that ❤️ Do you have access to mental health therapy? It can be really helpful dealing with fear, anxiety, and grief after stroke.
Elyse thank you for sharing everything , i have a question about my toes on my left foot that is crawled and that is the affected part of my left side of my body
I'm so sorry to hear about your history of panic attacks and recent stroke. If you have access to counseling or mental health therapy, I highly recommend it. I have a history of panic disorder as well. I know different techniques work for different people, but Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been really helpful for me! Which is what I've based a lot of the concepts on in this video.
No te rindas piensa que Todos los que han luchado con fe optimismo trabajando día tras día han recuperado tanto que se sorprenden por favor sigue con Fe
@luddeniswishes, I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke. Fear of falling is VERY real. Know that you're not alone in dealing with this. It can take some time, but with practice and some cautiousness, it will get better ❤️
Use a stroller . I did And it gets positive We had a stroke. Hopefully we will get well GOD willing It's horrible. But have to move forward People u knew gradually dissapear It's human Praying for your and us ALL
Ballet…no joke. I did a modified version of just foot and balance work. Later I did the Jane Fonda tone and flex from 2011. Again, I had to alter the exercises for a stroke-ette but, it worked. I have seen a HUGE improvement. Please don’t give up on yourself or body.
CCurrently, I am struggling with orthostatic hypotension. Had a little dizzy spell while parked at Les Schwab tire stored. I drank a bottle of water immediately. About half way through, I started feeling better. When I had downed the whole bottle, everything had resolved. I drove safely home. The basement door was locked. I had to walk up the front stairs that an occupational therapist called “the stairs from hell.: Using my cane, I navigated the stairs easily. Of course, my anxiety took off. I responded by resting a bit. Drinking more water. Making an appointment with an eye doctor (Opthamalogist). I am a diabetic who is overdue. Since my anxiety is running wild, I might as well get caught up on a preventative exam. I later drove around the block.
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Thank you so much. I am fearful and anxious after my stroke on Sept. 12. Getting physically stronger, but still so weak and fatigued. And now anxiety and fear. It helps a lot to know I'm not alone. I am now subscribed to your TH-cam channel. Thanks again.
Salamat maam ako nagdzdasal na lang kapag binabalot ng takot at pangamba.
Thank you so much for your exercise,am learning alot.God bless you.I have a stroke since 2019 and getting better.
It definitely scared me, after my right side stroke at age 38. The rehab center tells stroke survivors that you WILL have another stroke. That the first one is only a symptom, and that the bigger one WILL follow. Talk about afraid!! Omg I didn't want to move. Mine was due to a PFO, and I'm on blood-thinner forever now. It's been 8 years, and though I'm still dealing with side effects, I haven't had another as of now. In fact, I got the tattoo I'd been planning, of a Fearless symbol from a book. I've had to learn to set the fears aside, and just live day by day. Go to therapy, even general therapy, if CBT isn't available for you. I waited too long.
Thank you for this video. Anyone may message me if you have comments or questions.
RESPECT
What's PFO?
What's CBT ?
I didn’t used to have anxiety? Until I was prescribed an anti anxiety medicine for a short time last year, and I’m now debilitated by it
Thank you so much for your videos. I cried when I heard you talk about fear and anxiety. I realise because I can now walk and talk I am looked at as totally recovered. I felt supported when physically struggling but very alone with this topic. You are truly amazing ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing. It's a really difficult thing to deal with. I appreciate your kind words and wish you the best on your journey ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story, I really appreciate it. I had anxiety before my stroke in 2019 so it definitely hasn't made things any easier. I greatly appreciate you Elyse
I just realized I have acrophobia too. It’s probably because I don’t want people to see me weak, or not providing for my kids.
I wish I could’ve seen this video 12 months ago when I had my stroke. I’ve always had issues with anxiety, but no one could tell me why I had my stroke. I thought if I knew what caused it I can make changes so it would never happen again. Between the lifelong depression and the anxiety of not having any answers I was at one of the lowest points in my life. When I got out of rehab my at home PT told me something that was helpful. I was too scared to do any of the exercises with standing and walking. I broke down crying every visit with him. He told me you just have to do things scared. I told him I was scared to walk and he said then take five steps scared. And then you can sit down. So that’s what brought me out of it was knowing that being scared was normal but just try to do it scared. The next time maybe you do ten steps scared.
Your videos are a wonderful resource that will help so many people. I’m in a better place now mentally and emotionality, But it still helps to hear others battling similar issues and making improvements.
I'm so glad you had a good therapist who helped you push through the fear. And I'm glad you are emotionally in a better space! ❤️ Thank you for your kind words
truth- even though i am functional (with 5x the effort), i am quite anxious because i have been someone going 200% all my life
i always have my phone in me
now just in case
Understand
I was quite functional for a dozen years then suddenly I wasn’t, it’s like it’s all hitting me today, because I was driving when it happened, I’m now fearful of driving and I’m a good driver, so it’s silly
You are truly a blessing! Thank you for sharing your own struggles to help others. I had a stroke in September and I'm working hard to gain back strength and take baby steps to conquer the fears you so perfectly describe. I use exercise as my weapon to feel some control and it has helped greatly. I have known the type of anxiety that you spoke of before my stroke so I guess I am a prime target for fear taking over. I am determined to not let it win, but there are days when the fatigue and depression can set you back. I think taking one day at a time , having a good prayer life and listening to wonderful people like yourself will help bring me back to me. Love ya!
I just watched this video and your a great therapist. Thank you keep up the good work. Thank God! I am improving each day!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m glad to hear about your continued improvement ☺️
Thank for for this... the 1st week after my stroke I was terrified every minute I would be having another one! It's been almost 2 weeks & I'm starting to believe that I will survive this & come out stronger...🙏💯❤️
@leslovesliberty1776 It is such a scary time after any big health event. I've heard from so many survivors that while that fear may never completely go away, it does get better ❤️❤️
You're so much more wise, informed and educated than anyone else I've met since my stroke 8 years ago.
Again, thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words. I don't have the same level of expertise as a medical doctor or neuroscientist, but I really love learning and breaking down what I know to help others! :)
Agreed! I have learned so much from
her. (I have had three strokes and open heart surgery.)
Acceptance helped me a lot on conquering my anxiety. It is what it is
Thank you so much for the videos and it helps me a lot to conquer my fear being a stroke survivor is not easy though you give me hope to continue fighting. God bless you always.
Had my stroke in January. My mom had a stroke @ 58 and unfortunately she didn't survive. Stroke run on my mom's side 8 family members. When I was in ICU they told me, "you will have a full recovery and don't have another stroke." Full recovery, were they giving me hope? Unfortunately, my stroke had other ideas. I had to retire before 60, deal with so much paperwork that I couldn't understand, stress, fear, uncertainty, loneliness, loss of who I am, loss of independence, confusion, forgetfulness, fatigue, being lost, all these medications, CPS pain everyday for 11 months, which I thought was bad, well until the temperature pain started, now that is torture - entire body locks and because my stroke was in my thalamus, I have CPS pain on left side, spasticity from left side from forehead to my toes, but then temperature pain, it's cruel really. FYI, no one is sticking a needle in my eye to inject steroids, I will deal with spasticity in my face. 😃 How do I cope with this nightmare I'm in? I think of something that brings me joy, meditation, close my eyes. I had no idea of what stroke patience had to deal with before my stroke. I have never dealt with such raw emotions in my life. But I get up everyday and I try to think positively, it doesn't work all the time, but I try. Finding this channel helps. I joined Brain Injury Services, they help, have zoom groups. Paint again....I was thinking of painting all these emotions, that would be crazy...I should do it. Lol. I miss the old me. I'm trying my best to like this new me on this healing journey, like I said, I'm trying. Prayers to everyone!
RESPECT
I like that thought I'LL try again
Doing the same since 2019
Thankyou for sharing
Praying Prayers for us ALL
I have to say I just found a Video that really understand me!I just had a stroke three months ago I am going through everything you just mentioned in this video! Thank you so much for the information!
Of course! I’m glad you found it helpful ❤️ take care of yourself. Mental health is so important.
Thank you for posting this, I thought there was something wrong with me. It’s like you know me ♥️
Iwa lucky o was s very fit when I had my stroke but I cannot train any more so I have prayed to God the next stroke I have will the I ne that will be the last day of my life I could nutgo through this not been fit but I pray that I will beat this stroke people like u r a big help
@anthonycarney, starting recovery with a history of taking care of your body can be so helpful! Keep working! You got this❤️
Thanks for sharing your story.
@williamokuda, Very welcome :) Thanks for listening/watching!
Thanks for videos ma'am.
The one thing I was scard of falling but when I fell I went throughit all again in my head to find out why it happened
@anthonycarney, I'm so sorry to hear this. It can be really scary to try again after you've had a fall. But the more confident you get, the safer you'll actually be! There's some research that shows fear of falling is correlated with falling more. It's a fine line to balance between be cautious and overly worried. Keep at it though. You got this❤️
Thank you maam
Great great help,thanks for your help.Yvonne B
So glad you found it helpful!
Thankyou so much
I didn’t have this following my stroke but now 10 years later it’s kicked in badly
acceptance is the most difficult part for me
I think it is for many people. And there's no shame in that ❤️ Do you have access to mental health therapy? It can be really helpful dealing with fear, anxiety, and grief after stroke.
Elyse thank you for sharing everything , i have a question about my toes on my left foot that is crawled and that is the affected part of my left side of my body
thank you.
You are awesome!
Thanks so much!
Living with fear is not fun, panic attacks for 33 years than in nov 4th had a stroke so scared i am going to have another one i just am not happy.
I'm so sorry to hear about your history of panic attacks and recent stroke. If you have access to counseling or mental health therapy, I highly recommend it. I have a history of panic disorder as well. I know different techniques work for different people, but Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been really helpful for me! Which is what I've based a lot of the concepts on in this video.
No te rindas piensa que Todos los que han luchado con fe optimismo trabajando día tras día han recuperado tanto que se sorprenden por favor sigue con Fe
I want to get up and walk. But I think if I try that something bad is going to happen
I had mine in January I'm doing fine but I can only take short trips no bathroom, and the greatest fear FALLING.
@luddeniswishes, I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke. Fear of falling is VERY real. Know that you're not alone in dealing with this. It can take some time, but with practice and some cautiousness, it will get better ❤️
I had a stroke same time
I used a stroller. And timing my self to go to rest room.
It's getting positive
U will too
Use a stroller . I did
And it gets positive
We had a stroke.
Hopefully we will get well
GOD willing
It's horrible.
But have to move forward
People u knew gradually dissapear
It's human
Praying for your and us ALL
Do you think symptoms can return later down the road!
How can it be back to straight toes again ?
Ballet…no joke. I did a modified version of just foot and balance work. Later I did the Jane Fonda tone and flex from 2011. Again, I had to alter the exercises for a stroke-ette but, it worked. I have seen a HUGE improvement. Please don’t give up on yourself or body.
Prayer And Bible Study
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@sajanninan ❤️
Pun mari. Ye bata thik kub hota he. Strok
The background music is SO DISTRACTING!!
Thank you for the feedback! I’ve tried to fix this in my more recent videos and hope you can tell the difference.
I didn’t even notice that there was background music.
I thought my mind was playing tricks on me I had watched the video three times.
It has
CCurrently, I am struggling with orthostatic hypotension. Had a little dizzy spell while parked at Les Schwab tire stored. I drank a bottle of water immediately. About half way through, I started feeling better. When I had downed the whole bottle, everything had resolved. I drove safely home. The basement door was locked. I had to walk up the front stairs that an occupational therapist called “the stairs from hell.: Using my cane, I navigated the stairs easily. Of course, my anxiety took off. I responded by resting a bit. Drinking more water. Making an appointment with an eye doctor (Opthamalogist). I am a diabetic who is overdue. Since my anxiety is running wild, I might as well get caught up on a preventative exam. I later drove around the block.
Thank you so much