Stroke at 35 yrs.
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:02 pm
I had a stroke at 35 yrs (now 41 yrs). Physical problems - Incontinence. Aphasia. Hearing process (slow). Slow reading. Blurred vision. Some dizziness (vertigo, unsteady, loss of balance). Recurs. Recovery was slow. Some mental recovery. Minimal physical recovery.
It's made it difficult to continue working in my old job. Listening and talking is mostly confusing. It takes time to process what others say and how to respond. My voice is fine. Actually perfect. My old job was a landscape architect. These days I mostly design. Tough to physically present drawings. I was a part-owned family landscape company for years. Now mostly design. Semi-retired.
Depression continues. I do isolate sometimes. Frustrated and irritated. Completely embarrassed by wearing diapers. Still. But I kind of get used to it. Great family. Few friends. Single (probably for ever). Life goes on.
It's made it difficult to continue working in my old job. Listening and talking is mostly confusing. It takes time to process what others say and how to respond. My voice is fine. Actually perfect. My old job was a landscape architect. These days I mostly design. Tough to physically present drawings. I was a part-owned family landscape company for years. Now mostly design. Semi-retired.
Depression continues. I do isolate sometimes. Frustrated and irritated. Completely embarrassed by wearing diapers. Still. But I kind of get used to it. Great family. Few friends. Single (probably for ever). Life goes on.