Janet Palmer
If I begin to feel anxious or overwhelmed I remove myself from the trigger, walk away and breathe deeply. If I am at work, I ask another colleague to step in and take over while I remove myself from the situation. Time is helping, but sometimes these incidents come when you least expect them
Nicole Howard
Ooohhh yes, completely normal. My emotions in fact have never been the same since. Sometimes it's embarrassing, but you get used to it believe it or not!
Sam Dawson
Can relate completely.
I went from a straight by & stoic person - someone others depended on during emotional times because i always kept a lid on my emotions- now I cry at anything - even typing this makes me cry . Im not the same person and I hate it .
Im also less patient get frustrated much more easily however I’ve learnt to control this somewhat.
Mathew Bohner
Yea for sure 11 years after stoke and sometimes I just get so irritated over such stupid things.A lot better managing it as I now know when I’m tired I have to have time out switch off..exercise helps me re balance.it’s just a weird feeling.The brain playing tricks
Kruni Delinac
100%. I hated the world, didn't want to see anyone. Very easily triggered and I won't hold back telling anyone anything.
Getting better at keeping shit to myself and walking away when someone or something triggers me. Walk away when triggered and try to refocus. Best of luck.
Joel Daniels
Hi Kristina, I totally understand this as it really gets to me… I easily get frustrated and have taught myself to take a good 90 seconds before reacting and just think about what’s going on… I find if I’m fatigued my moods can swing like crazy and I get very emotional and easily triggered and overwhelmed…
I sometimes randomly cry. So let it rain… also if you can exercise keep it up it will keep you feeling happy and accomplished and help you enjoy your sleep.
I hope you’re doing okay, every week is a new week. Keep tracking your gains and pace and grade them to see how far you’ve come. Baby steps will get you to your goals.
Keep your chin up and stay positive. Take it easy and never give up!
Nicole Maddocks
I’ve been dealing with this since my first stroke 20 years ago, which I gained back clarity, calmness etc with the help of aftercare, medication etc.
7 years ago I suffered another and this time round it’s horrendous.
I literally went to my GP today and said, what I’ve tried is NOT working. I will be seeing a neurophyschiatrist in the new year to get this sorted.
My husband, 4 year old daughter, family can’t be made to put up with it any longer.
I just wish I had the strength or clarity to do it sooner. I was given no aftercare advice other than follow up appointments with all my specialists.
Good luck and be kind to yourself.
