I have changed
By rosdimy
@rosdimy (3926)
Malaysia
May 23, 2012 6:35am CST
I used to be unaffected by sad or heart touching moments. That was one of the reasons my bick name was 'robot.'
This changed after the haemorrhagic stroke that struck me in May 011. No it does not take much for my emotions to be greatly affected. Because of this I avoid being in public places.
Another change is my thinking speed has slowed down a little bit. This is in addition to my physical disability which I have yet t completely recover from.
Any suggestions on how to be roughly like what I was?
Thank you in advance.
3 responses
@PhillyDreamer (3039)
• United States
23 May 12
If you are experiencing a change in personality, you may have suffered partial damage to your brain from the stroke. I don't think you could be the way you once were, although why would you want to be less emotional. As far as thinking speed, mine has slowed down with age, so I think that's as it should be. You can always try time management games to strengthen your thinking speed, but my advice is just get used to who you are now, and just appreciate that you are still alive and able to spend time with loved ones.
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
23 May 12
Thank you for your input.
The stroke left a 3x1 cm lesion on the right side of the brain.
I guess for the time being I have to accept the condition that I am facing, and be grateful that it is not much worse. At least I can still write, a nd my typing speed has improved slightly.
@PhillyDreamer (3039)
• United States
23 May 12
Regaining your abilities is a step in the right direction. How old are you by the way?
@PageTurner (2825)
• United States
24 May 12
Congratulations on surviving your stroke!! You are quite fortunate.
I have had several friends who were more emotional after traumatic, physical experiences. For some of them, it was quite easy for them to cry, and they were embarrassed by it. Others recognized their good fortune in surviving and learned to adapt to this new phase of life.
I have seen some mighty fine suggestions on here for improving or exercising your thinking speed. However, while you may miss the old you, you may grow to love the new experiences of the new you.
I wish you the very best and again, congratulate you for not only surviving, but continuing to grow.
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@PageTurner (2825)
• United States
24 May 12
You strike me as one who would persevere. Well done. I read above that you have support from your family, so that is good, too. Having a stubborn streak is not always a bad thing, at least not in this life when we may need it just to survive.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
23 May 12
Look at how unexpecting life can be. Just when we think we have it all figured out something happens to us in our lives and changes everything in our way of thinking and how we react to things. i hope that things are going well with you now. We can't really expect our lives to have such a drastic change and not be affected by it. Take care in all that you do.
