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Hi everyone

Yesterday I took part in the Young Stroke Survivors Positive recovery Think Tank on the Sunshine Coast and as always, honoured to be the opening speaker. There was lots of energy in the room and met some very inspiring stroke survivors who made me feel very lucky.

Some pics on the Stroke Foundation FB page and if you haven't liked their page yet, they post daily about useful, awesome things going on and relevant information.

One thing that came out of the room was the huge issue of post stroke fatigue. There are no answers as to why it often just hits us! Bam! Managing fatigue is the hardest and I still haven't got it right, 4.5 months post stroke.

I had actually published this BLOG on my FB page A Stroke of Poetry FB page this week which explains the fatigue I have felt this week. Its hard sometimes to explains to loved ones how we feel so maybe this will help.

All I can say is that it is getting much better as time goes on. Still a tough one but keep persevering!

Have a great weekend

Shelagh

PS Don't forget to get that much needed rest if you can !!

Hi Shelagh,

Sounds like you had an awesome time on the Sunshine Coast, thinking lots in the think tank!.

I can imagine all the energy buzzing around the room.

Fatigue - yes rest if you can,

Sue

Thanks Sue

I have rested lots and started back on exercise again this week

Today has been a full on day of computers so going to nap when Patrick comes home as he will be studying for a while.

Had a huge Melbourne Cup day with the Vintage Calendar Girls as I co MC'd the event. This week has been spent organising and sharing my event on 19/11. Will we ever stop eh?...and also emailing politicians.

All is good.

Hope you're doing ok Too.

Shelagh xx