The Tales of a Stroke Patient and More

I was well and then I wasn't. In one second, my life changed forever. I type with only one, functional hand and am the author of "The Tales of a Stroke Patient," the true story behind my hemorrhagic stroke and its consequences, including gruesome health professionals, frightful depression, and near-death encounters. I'll take you on the journey in this blog I've written for over 10 years, but be prepared for a bumpy ride. Contact info: Joyce Hoffman / hcwriter@gmail.com

Aug 8, 2015

Depression and Stroke, aka If It Comes to Depression, You Know What Hell Feels Like

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I think of depression as an inverse proportion formula--the longer you live with the stroke, the shorter you think about depression. It w...
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Jul 26, 2015

Wheelchairs and Stroke Survivors, aka Talk to Me When You're Talking to Me

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China had the first-recorded wheelchair in the 6th century, made of plant reeds and iron wheels, and then Spain, Germany, and England lat...
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Jul 10, 2015

For Immediate Attention: An Email Just Received

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I just received an email from Douglas Lowell, President of Find a Cure Panel for debilitating diseases including stroke. Here is what he s...
Jul 8, 2015

10 Things I Learned About Living as a Stroke Survivor

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I live a life of peacefulness. I'm not rich and don't want to be. I am a Goodwill addict. And I've never accepted the stroke ...
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Jun 21, 2015

The Relationship Between Surgical Procedures and Blood Clots

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Wake-up time. If you're going to have surgery in the near or distant future, please read this post. As common, a little history firs...
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Jun 6, 2015

Walmart--A Convenient Place to Shop, Unless You're a Shoplifter

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As a stroke survivor, I always feel vulnerable. I can't escape  from danger because I can't run away--from a fire, a mugging, or ev...
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May 17, 2015

Falls and Stroke Survivors: 5 Studies in 5 Continents, and 5 of My Tips for Preventing Falls

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I'm out of the hospital. The reason I was in there at all for two weeks is because of blood clots--in my leg (DVT) and lung (pulmonary...
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May 10, 2015

A Life Interrupted and Then Somehow Regained

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While I am finishing the post  "Falls and Stroke Survivors: Sooner or Later, Don't Be Surprised If You Tumble," I had to writ...
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May 2, 2015

You. Never. Know. aka The Shit Misses the Fan

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I wrote a post called " The Chances of Getting a Second Stroke, aka Who Me? Worry? "( http://stroketales.blogspot.com/search...
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