One of our members from South Africa submitted the following: Dear Joyce, My dad who is now 71 years old had a stroke and heart bypass last year. He is fully mobile and in good health. He is just extremely difficult and makes life very difficult for my mom who is taking care of him….
Confusion About Ending the Agony
Dear Joyce, I had two strokes, the first in August 2013 and the second during back surgery in late 2019, and I now, 10 months later, I am still feeling the effects of depression. At times and infrequently, I want to end it all, but other times I even laugh at someone’s joke or funny…
Anger from Stroke Encompasses This Person
Dear Joyce: I am 32 had my stroke only a year ago, but I still have an angry mood. I argue with my wife, mother, and friends when I know they mean the best for me. Does this anger go away or will I have it forever! Signed, Angry is LA Dear Angry in LA,…
Missing the Treadmill After Rehab
Dear Joyce, I’m two years into recovery from a stroke and I miss the treadmill that I used in the hospital. I had Physical Therapy while I was in the hospital for a month but no more since. Should I buy one or wait longer? And how long? I still have deficits in walking and…
Perplexed about Stroke and Life
Dear Joyce, I am 2.6 years post stroke and no day is the same. There are many challenges and situations that arise, so I would like to explore all situations here. Survivors, what do you think? Signed, Perplexed in South Africa Dear Perplexed, I’m so glad you asked that question because no day is the…
Emotions, Stress Consume Reader After Stroke
Dear Joyce, I often read your helpful information, but I never saw something that I am going through. From time to time, I become emotional and feel like crying or am impatient after my stroke, which causes a lot of stress. Will those feelings go away? Signed, Emotionally Stressed Dear Emotional, Remember that crying, impatience,…