CallmeRachel
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Oh dear, what rough times you are in ! Hug each other, hold on! Rachel
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Good to hear that you're home! Rachel
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For words lost,yet not at loss for them,entirely
CallmeRachel commented on leese's blog entry in leese's Blog
Did you write that? IF SO, TERRIFIC! IF you didn't write it, you have very good taste in poets. Rachel -
The Doctors may be surprised, but I'm not!
You're a survivor.
Keep surprising the Doctors, Little Joe.
Cheers,
Rachel
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The Doctors may be surprised, but I'm not.
You're a survivor!
Keep surprising the Doctors Little Jo!
Cheers, Rachel
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Happy Anniversary to You!
And thank you for everything you do for StrokeNet.
Rachel
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Agreed, Leese is ready for Comedy Central! Addressing Dean's (always) provocative questions -- I offer one of my favorite quotes: John Eccles: "The brain is so complicated that it staggers its own imagination." Rachel, staggered
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Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!
We're all so glad you were born!
Cheers,
Rachel
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Pondering a answer to a question
CallmeRachel commented on Jeanniebean's blog entry in Jeanniebean's Blog
Jeannie, I agree with Debbie who said, "However, honey, I will often not post if I feel the blogger has gotten solid, good advice, help or suggestions." Right on, Debbie! When terrific thinkers post their comments and have covered the vital issues with wise advice,I do not post. Rachel, a caregiver -
My husband (two hemorrhagic strokes 2009) left arm, left hand desensitization and other deficits said, AFTER I READ YOUR BLOG/POST TO HIM: "I think it's exciting and I look forward to hearing more about the progress and intricacies. I don't know if it applies to me since I'm not as damaged as many; my problems are more in the arena of desensitization. But who knows what benefits can come out of talented scientists trying this approach. Thank you for telling us." And thank you from me too, Rachel
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Can I have your autograph? Applause, Rachel
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Your generous gift of honest transparency and your clear, direct narrative will surely help many. Thank you for telling your story SO WELL, SO TRUTHFULLY, SO POETICALLY. Rachel, a caregiver
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I know why my arm and hand don't work
CallmeRachel commented on thephoenix's blog entry in thephoenix's Blog
I have read your blog and the comments to my hub (2 hemorrhagic strokes 2009) because I am in the process of nagging him to use his LEFT HAND MORE. It worked, he agrees. Thank you for honestly sharing. Rachel, caregiver -
Congratulations on your new position!
And thank you again and again and again
for your gracious goodwill and generosity
to stroke survivors and caregivers.
Rachel
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Fear of having another stroke
CallmeRachel replied to linda6363's topic in Post Stroke Feelings and Emotions
Sebi99 and CallmeRachel are two different people, both, by the way, are brilliant thinkers and exceptionally good looking. Rachel -
Fear of having another stroke
CallmeRachel replied to linda6363's topic in Post Stroke Feelings and Emotions
Linda! Stuart and I talk about the fear of another stroke, his fear, my fear. We live fear. We are nervous. When I hear him stumble, I rush to him, fearing another stroke has caused him to fall. When he falls, he always fears it is because he has had another stroke. People here may not talk about it, but I bet heavy that they live it like we do. You are not alone. Hey, it's a crowd, maybe a silent crowd, BUT A CROWD! Rachel, caregiver to Stuart who had two hemorrhagic strokes in 2009 -
MJ! Pointing out his negativity, forcing him to think about his complaining --- Wow, good work Woman! You are a terrific caregiver! Rachel
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He's doing good, you're doing good. Applause, Rachel
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Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!
And thank you for all you
do for StrokeNet.
Rachel
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Ken! Core post-stroke pain? I think it's CENTRAL POST STROKE PAIN -- Try Googling Central Post Stroke Pain, you'll find things like this: http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474442209701760/abstract?rss=yes Trying to help, Rachel whose husband (2 hemorrhagic strokes 2009) does not have it.
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You were born on the the First Day of Spring!
Oh, that makes you even more special.
Happy Happy Happy Birthday from Rachel
who was just smiling at the daffodils in her
garden.
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It is a tough, tough time for you.
But you can make it, you can conquer this.
Rachel
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I quote you: I told him that I just feel overwhelmed by physical contact. It is more than I want to respond to or deal with, except from him and the kids. It sort of feels like being smothered or drowning a little. I can't get away from it and it is just too much, too overpowering, too close, I don't know how to better explain it. You explained it very well, indeed. Landslides of stimulation, negative OR POSITIVE are often too much for a recent stroke-survivor. My husband (stroke-survivor) is reading this over my shoulder (he is a psychologist): He adds this to my comments: "It is too much. It takes too much energy to deal with all of it." Your new friend, Rachel
