I recently had a TIA which has completely changed me! I am feeling ok in myself apart from panicking every so often and completely changing my lifestyle and doing what the docs say! I haven't spoken with anyone outside of my immediate family about what's happened and to be honest am not sure why! I guess my question is.....am l normal in the way l feel?
Hi Helen,
totally normal to feel like that! I don't think I talked to anyone about my TIA and subsequent stroke for years afterwards. I had a TIA misdiagnosed as a migraine and had a stroke a week after and didn't know where to go for support or who to talk to - that was 5 years ago. Enableme was launched in 2015 and since joining this community I've found it very helpful and I've been able to talk to others about my experiences, both within this community and outside of it.
We're all here for support and to support others in their journey, so if you have questions or concerns there are lots of people here who can help.
Hope this helped you feel a bit more 'normal'
Kat
Kat
Thank You for replying and just making me feel ok in all of this! Is early days but am so glad to have discovered enableme!
Hi Helen,
I am glad you found some comfort in EnableMe after you have experienced your TIA. Sharing what you have experienced is huge.
Have you got Facebook? The Stroke Foundation has a Facebook Page. Expressing to the wider community through EnableMe how you have felt uncertain about sharing amongst your friends is a very valuable insight to how people feel after such events.
:-)
Sue
Thank you about the info about facebook but l am one of those strange people that don't use it! :-)
Hi Helen,
It is fantastic that you have joined the EnableMe community - an amazing group of supportive people.
Do you know about our phone support service StrokeLine? The number is 1800 787 653, have them team on speed-dial if you need them. They'll answer your stroke and stroke recovery questions.
Diana
Thank you Diana,
l am off to see my doctor later in the hope of returning to work tomorrow. I am so tired and have mixed feelings about going back! Will keep you posted!
Helen
Hi Helen
After a stroke or TIA you may experience a range of feelings and emotions. It is normal to feel sad or worried. However, these feelings usually get better with time. A TIA can have a big impact on you, your family and can cause a number of changes in your life. You are in the early stages so remember to be kind to yourself.
It is important to give yourself time to adjust emotionally to what has happened. Re-establishing your life after a TIA or stroke is very personal and can be difficult. It’s completely understandable that you are having difficulty speaking to others about what’s happened to you.
Well done for making some positive changes to your lifestyle already, you should be proud of implementing those changes and taking control. There is much that you can do in terms of secondary prevention. Here is an article that you may find useful –
https://strokefoundation.org.au/blog/2015/08/05/steps-to-a-healthier-brain
Managing fatigue and returning to work can be difficult, I’m glad to hear you’ve already taken steps to speak to your doctor about these worries.
Best Wishes
Kerrie
Strokeline
Looking forward to hearing how it goes Helen - Diana
Returned to work yesterday and am shattered! Am going to be working two days a week for awhile thanks to a good boss. Work colleagues were lovely but l felt vulnerable being away from my family.
Today l am wearing the latest fashion accessory commonly known as a cardiac Holter test and in a couple of weeks will be the blood pressure test.
Am beginning to feel less anxious about my situation as things are put in place. So glad of all the care l have had so far, can't fault any of the staff l have met!
Will keep you posted
Helen