You’ve Survived the Stroke Now What?

You’ve beaten the odds of surviving a stroke and there is nothing more precious than being alive after having a near-death experience. A stroke can happen to anyone at any time and it can affect everyone in various ways. But guess what? You’re a survivor and you can live a successful, healthy and productive life.  RELATED: My Story: “There Is Life After Stroke” Although you or your loved one may be experiencing some changes after the stroke, things will get better and improve over time. When someone experiences stroke symptoms, it forms as a “brain attack”. Usually, when a stroke comes on you may experience sudden dizziness, a headache and numbness in your limbs on one side of your body. Here are some of the common stroke disabilities or symptoms you may be experiencing after your stroke: Thinking, perception, and memory difficulties Vision complications Emotional/ behavioral problems: difficulties controlling mood swings Challenges with speech or understanding language Problems relating to paralysis or movement Adjusting to being a caregiver or providing self-care. A stroke usually happens when a blocked artery or when a blood vessel within the brain bursts cutting off the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain causing...