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"How do you feel?"

Never answer or ask that question. Stick to "How are you?" Never let your stroke claim its own identity. It is just a clot.

Sitting in a wheelchair in the stroke recovery ward of the hospital, I was approached by two women dressed in black and with clipboards.

"Have you set any goals Angus?"

"No"

"Are you angry Angus?"

"No, why should I be? Who should I be angry with?"

This could have led to the self-demeaning cry of WHY ME? The only way out of this self-imposed dilemma is depression.

I recently looked at my collection of stroke articles and noticed the growth of depression topics. Some seemed to suggest that stroke damage had something to do with it. I don't know, but I do know that if there was a successful treatment for stroke-induced depression (whatever that is) it would become just a footnote in future articles I hope.

Angus

Hi Angus,

I am also building incredibly long and detailed list of articles in regard to stroke and depression. Reading more about it, I understand what I should do or not do, but this topic creates sometimes more stress and/or depression.

Marcus

Hi Marcus

Keep being you.

😁

Sue

Hi Angus

Ah the dreaded clipboard gang. Oh that makes me laugh , if I could only recount to you my interpretation of the clipboard holders in hospital ! They have a job to do and hopefully will gain some insight by coming across the likes of yourself:)

Keep smiling !

Sue