Hi SDFencer

Although I've not had a stroke I do have some cognitive dysfunction (poor memory, concentration, etc). I also have some physical limitations due to chronic illness and injury.

It is a struggle each day to do the things I want to do but if I strive to do something that I think I'm unable to do and I actually achieve it that feeling of success outweighs the frustration of the failures so I keep trying.

I'm not by nature someone who suffers from depression but I have found that different medications have an effect on whether I feel depressed or not - this is something you may want to look into if you are on any meds. You can research meds. individually but also look at interactions between meds. Others here may be able to help with their experiences.

Diandra - If you want an insight into what it's like to experience a stroke there is an amazing TedTalk by Jill Bolte Taylor - a neuro scientist who had a major stroke.

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