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Christmas - sensory overload

Jenniferon December 26, 2021

4 Comments

Christmas Day was exhausting.

Lunch & dinner with family/friends. Trying to kerp up with the endless conversations and excited children sent me into "antisocial mode" sitting alone avoiding the activity and noise. By 9pm I was starting to get dizzy every time I was standing. It reminded me that I still have quite a way to go with my recovery. Because I don't have any obvious physical changes people think I'm okay. I even think that myself by then my brain decides to remind me that I recently had a stroke.

4 Responses

Cynthia Power

27/12/2021 04:39

How I can relate to your post. But I never got till 9.00pm.I was stating to feel like I was loosing my balance and was going to fall. This never happens to me normally.

it had taken me two days to recover.

A lesson learned for me, things will be different next year.

Jennifer

28/12/2021 00:07

Hi Cynthia, I'm sorry to hear you also struggled with the Christmas festivities.

My stroke affected my balance. If fact if it hadn't been for the balance issues I wouldn't have called for help. Every time I get tired now my balance is affected. Stairs are terrifying. My vision in the upper right quadrant is also affected. Sudden eye or head movements make me dizzy.

Diana

10/01/2022 00:56

You might find this blog helpful from Toni Arfaras.

In the blog, Toni talks about how she manages her sensory overload.

Hope you both find it helpful. Also call the team on StrokeLine 1800 787 653. They may have some suggestions.

garrylawson

13/01/2022 04:28

You forget your brain had been thru alot having a stroke , it happens to me daily , thats without the headaches twice a day , hopefully you over load might clear up , but remember to take it easy , it takes time to recover , most recover and some dont . Main thing is no excitement and it should help . And yes I had a stroke and still recovering after 4 years , also remember strokes dont have the same symtoms .

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