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Mild Stroke Recovery

Every stroke is different, so each person who has one will undergo a different recovery process. Recovery is dependent on where the stroke occurred and the extent of the damage it caused. According to the Mayo Clinic, stroke victims who have a healthy spouse are more likely to regain normal function since encouragement and early treatment are keys steps to rehabilitation.

  1. Damage

    • Since each side of the brain affects function on the opposite side of the body, people who experience a stroke on the right side of the brain will have issues with the left side of their body and vice versa. Patients may also have speech and language issues, problems with hearing and balance, difficulty with breathing and swallowing, and sometimes they might be unable to control their bowel function. The most important way to recover from a stroke is to address your specific complications.

    Emotional Issues

    • Stroke recovery can be an ordeal, and it is common to become mentally exhausted. Depending on the physical side effects, you may also become depressed and feel helpless, frustrated or apathetic. It is not uncommon for people to lose interest in sex and suffer from mood swings after a stroke. It is important to note that your motivation for recovery and your attitude will strongly influence how fast your body rebounds from a stroke. The faster and more intensely one embraces a recovery plan, the faster he seems to rebound from the stroke.

    Coping and Support

    • People with devoted friends and companions tend to recover faster from a stroke. If someone you know has a stroke, it is very important that you make an effort to keep in touch with them. When you do talk to them, use a normal tone of voice at a normal pace and don't talk down to them. People recovering from a stroke can become distracted easily, so try to keep any background noise like the television or radio to a minimum when talking with them. Remember, primary caregivers need support too, so be sure to be sensitive to their emotions and needs as well.

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