The damage caused by a stroke can be widespread and long-lasting. Many people need to have a long period of rehabilitation before they can recover their former independence.
The process of rehabilitation will be specific to you, and will depend on your symptoms and their severity. A team of specialists are available to help, including physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and specialist nurses and doctors.
The damage that a stroke causes to your brain can impact on many aspects of your life and well-being, and depending on your individual circumstances, you may require a number of different treatment and rehabilitation methods
Psychological impact The two most common psychological conditions found in people after a stroke are:
- depression - many people find that they experience intense bouts of crying, and feel hopeless and withdrawn from social activities, and
- anxiety disorder - many people experience general feelings of fear and anxiety, often punctuated by intense, uncontrolled feelings of anxiety (anxiety attack).