This study explains a lot of the problems I have then some doctors say that my non-damaged area is ok. For example, my memory. The scan of my brain shows this area is ok, yet I still have a lot of problems of short memory.
G'day Marcus
An interesting article, you are certainly searching far and wide for answers and support. I wondered if the content of the article you have posted made you feel better or worse knowing the complications the article suggests in diagnosis of aphasia? Or did it make you just more confused?
I often did not feel relief in attending Dr's appointments as I spewed out in stuttered sentences what life was like for me . Often feeling like they were learning of me and so I would go away with no clear direction on what was going on. Bearing in mind - country town, no specialists etc. So the best response one day I received was "Do more of what makes you feel happy" And this was over ten years after, I smiled, ok - I can do that! I thought to myself. And so I did - and even though the difficulties of language, of being sensitive, of tiredness, balance,of all those little things which I knew were a little difficult for me didn't necessarily go away, my job now was to be happy and the rest would follow.
Your constant reaching out to discover what may help shows your determination to learn and grow, be kind to yourself and hi to your family from Down Under!
Cheerio
Sue :)
Hi Sue,
I have been busy as well, preparing classes, swimming, biking, getting my oldest son to Tokyo for the university, younger son to high school, and of course, meditation and mindfulness.
As for that video/article, it makes me feel good to know I was doing the correct rehab - that is, first build up my native language before moving to Japanese.
Also, I feel I have turned the corner in regard to depression and hopefulness. I thank that to mindfulness, going back to taking photographs, writing be it in my diary, work or 30-day writing challenge. Step by step, little by little and enjoy each day.
I enjoyed the book, 'How I Resued my Brain', especially the parts about mindfulness. Now, I am reading 'Bleed' by Bill Williams with I got from EnableMe for free. Another excellent story. Also, I have joined the group on FaceBook, Genyus group last weekend. I will send my short video and story .... next weekend.
Good to hear from you.
Best
Marcus
Hi Marcus
Great stuff and great focus. You are sounding really strong and determined!
Family are so important - if our kids are happy, I am happy. I do break it down to as simple as I can.
If I am happy, our whole family benefits. And our little family is too precious for me not to be happy.
My work load has changed recently - I am now doing 32 hours a week with no on call over the weekend and no needing to manage other staff. Wow - I knew my previous role was taking it's toll so I grabbed the opportunity to apply for another position at work. And I was successful - it's a role I have filled in for once before, so I know how good the position is.
I am lot more at peace about what I need to get through during the week and the flow on affect this has to my life.
Sue :)
Hi Marcus,
You may find this new research interesting: A new study reveals how multilingual people who lose their speech after suffering from a stroke can learn how to speak their languages again.
Hi everyone,
Marcus, thanks for sharing this article, it’s a very interesting read!
In clinical settings, I've certainly seen stroke survivors who have aphasia also present with cognitive difficulties (which can vary in severity). We also know that cognition itself is quite broad and encompasses many functions including our ability to concentrate on tasks, remember things that have happened recently, solve problems and plan what we will do in the future. It’s not surprising then that cognition is closely related to language.
It can sometimes be challenging to work out how much of the issue is cognition and how much is language. This where having a team with a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist (OTs) and/or Neuropsychologist works well - they will often work very closely together to identify strategies to help. Have you found any memory strategies particularly helpful for you?
Sue – thanks so much for your insight and congratulations on your new role! Sounds fantastic.
All the best to you both,
Lisa
Speech Pathologist on StrokeLine (1800 787 653)
Hi All
I am running a survey for caregivers of people with aphasia. If you see this and would like to participate, please find the link below. It closes 25 August.
https://uoc.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bmFfSzYpHLIOnTE