stuff inside my little mind

Yes indeed. I have progressed two years since my stroke on Dec 31, 2007. I can’t believe I am even posting about it, but here’s a few things to ponder.

I had no obvious damage from that stroke, other than some word confusion for a few months. That got better, took about 6 months or so. No other real effects. However, I think my attitude has changed. I do not really get angry. Maybe it’s age, too. And also, why do I think about it? It’s a past event, right? Something, somewhere in my mind there is the thought, “well, it happened ONCE.” That’s a fear. It’s not a false fear, it’s a real fear. I want control of that, I want to release it. But so far I can’t.

The mental stigma of having a stroke is very real. I am going ahead, full strength, and enjoying life! (Sorry doc, the weight loss isn’t happening. Working on it…) Maybe next year I won’t post about it.