jwalt Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I. was just rereading this thread and realized it covered something that is really bothering me now. My mind is as fast as it ever was at understanding and knowing about what is being discussed; but, my mind shows its damage when I try to formulate my thoughts into verbiage. The words I need seem to be just beyond my grasp and when I find them, my mouth and throat can't seem to get them out. I notice that people rate my intelligence by the sounds I am making, so if I sound dumb, I am dumb. It is frustrating and hurtful; but, then I realize how really lucky I am in comparison to other stroke survivors and I just move on. I'll just keep working on better speech and hope for the best. Thanks for letting me vent. I'm OK just maybe a little down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deigh Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 That is very understandable, I have similar problems but not as serious as yours. Mine means that I cant get involved in any argument no matter how serious the situation is. I just give up or better still call in my wife to explain the problems. I have become a stalwart of the chat part of this forum because it means I can get my discussions in a civilised way as long as my fingers don't tire. Maybe we will see you there sometime? Deigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwalt Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Deigh, What a great idea. I know the chat would be good for me but just couldn't seem to navigate the site when I tried before. I'll try again so hopefully I'll see you there. And you are so right about being in an argument. A fast repartee just aien"t going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenQueen Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 James, repeat after me: I will not compare my stroke deficits to others. I will not belittle my deficits and move on. James...dude...you live your life, not someone else's. We don't live your life. Please, every feeling you have is warranted. Every vent, warranted. Please, do work on your speech. Not to make it better for others, but to make it better for you. Anyone messes with you when you are talking, remember they are showing what kind of person they are. I got you. 💚👑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwalt Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Green Queen, All good stuff and very much appreciated. Seems like every time I come here, I get something that helps me. So, that was a bad day and now this is a good day. Thank you so much! Sometimes I think too much about the old "me" and forget to be thankful for the new "me". Onward and upward. Here we go! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenQueen Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Onward and upward indeed. James, you are so right. Being thankful for the new me is very important. The new me is a lot more spiritual, which I'm extremely thankful for. 💚👑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deigh Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Hey, I think the site is up and running again. Incredible! Deigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madade Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Thanks for the info regarding site back up Deigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deigh Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Well, the re-built site doesn't seem to be attracting newcomers or even the old brigade. I see only one newcomer and that was back in January....Anyway, back to speech...... I was showing great signs of progress with my speech but Covid put a brake on it when my social life was seriously restricted. Things are improving again but as all survivors know one has to continue working on ones shortcomings to even maintain the improvements one has fought to gain. I am back to enjoying daily walks and chatting to people I meet on my way, also calling on op-shops just to chat with the volunteer workers in them. I try to whistle tunes as I am walking but that habit is easily forgotten! I also try to do a daily exercise of my mouth by saying out loud rhymes and amusing cliches like Six Thick Liquorish Sticks Anyone else got any good ideas? Deigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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