I hate the words 'recovery' and 'progress' - Paul

Diana
Diana on Wednesday, December 14 2022
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Perhaps what I need isn't help managing recovery (in the strictest definition of the word) but help managing the transition. With a focus on momentum rather than progression.

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Only focussing on goals can lead to disappointment, even when I achieve them.

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For me, working out what this new me is about, rather than continually comparing myself to the old me. That's the best way to move forward. What's yours?

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actionalexa

Overcoming or being challenged by are two of my go-to’s 

 

lisa18pixie

‘Baby Steps’ is certainly one I dislike!

Four years on I still find recovery extremely difficult.

Everyone is different and perhaps try and find words that you can relate to. Then if a situation arises where you are uncomfortable with words, speak up and kindly let them know ‘Actually would you mind saying this instead’ My confidence took an absolute dive, however if it makes us feel better that’s a small win!

Wishing you all the very best.

 

renaeenglebrecht

Agreed this is where the transformation and acceptance begins. I was like a hamster on a wheel trying to get back to my old self in rehab, then one day, over a year after my strokes, I was sitting in rehab and I just thought, what am I doing, you are never going to be that person again, I cried until I was done. In that moment I felt peaceful and then hopeful, like well that’s ok, let’s focus on what I can do and what I want out of life. Haven’t looked back since, like they say, only look back to see how far you have come 

 

coffee_n_calluses

I try to be grateful every day and rarely say the word can’t, there is always a way. Love to all fellow stroke survivors. 

 

strongerthanstroke

I’ve learned that it’s a journey…forward movement never trying to go back to something but living each day in the best way I possibly can. 

 

samdee068

Live life - I always say I survived - not suffered a stroke . We are survivors . My mantra is live todays life to its fullest . You can’t change nor relive the past , embrace the new you & look forward cos that’s where the future lies .

 

strokesurvivor_hills

I consider I had 'a stroke of luck'  Life has changed considerably, both personally and professionally But both for the better, much better 

kaz_ing

Capacity is one of my favs. Especially when my power dies. People just don’t get the fatigue & nerve pain. I keep hoping one day I’ll be back to the old me but I know I never will be. It is so frustrating, but I keep making plans & goals & trying my best. It’s all we can do

 

iamsoph

Just trying to find my way back to me 

countrys_where_its_at_

Mine is just living life, whatever comes , just no quitting…..

post_stroke_recovery

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thisisduncan917

You’re work in process?

 

vidaflow.mind

‘Adjusting to the new me’

 

suzana.vasic8

My neurologist saying you are just depressed ....it infuriates me the absolute and total dismissal of trying to wrap, accept or coming to terms about your life changing in minutes to something that is incredibly devastating. Mental health is totally neglected in stroke rehabilitation which is.....

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