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Category: Mental Recovery After Stroke
Ideas & tools to help with the mental aspect of stroke recovery.
What is Post-Traumatic Growth After Stroke?
Research indicates that a significant portion of individuals with an acquired brain injury, such as a stroke, report post-traumatic growth in their recovery.
Three Misconceptions About Stroke Recovery
As I set out to leave rehab and return home, these are the three things about stroke recovery I wish I had known sooner.
Accepting Change After Stroke
After stroke, everything changes. Working through post-stroke deficits can be frustrating, but with some help from neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change – there’s always the potential that your current limitations may not be your future limitations.
Understanding Cognitive Challenges in Stroke Recovery
Cognitive challenges, such as executive dysfunction – difficulties with planning and shifting tasks – are pretty common after a stroke.
Recovery After an AVM Stroke: Insights from Two Stroke Survivors
An arteriovenous malformation –also known an AVM – is a rare condition, affecting less than roughly 1% of the population.
Why Mindset Matters in Recovery After Stroke
Believing that there can be better days ahead can help you keep pushing for more progress and further recovery.
Simple Breathing Practices to Manage Anxiety After Stroke
Anxiety is a common side effect of stroke, especially considering people can worry about having another stroke.
The Dangers of Setting Deadlines in Stroke Recovery
Setting a date for yourself to be fully recovered is unrealistic and impossible.
The Benefits of Stroke Survivor Support Groups
Why talking with other stroke survivors can be enjoyable and educational.
Stroke Recovery Rehab 