Hi all, I'm feeling very down in the dumps at the moment. I feel that my recovery has gone into reverse recently. I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke 4 years ago resulting in left sided paralysis. With the help of my husband, I have worked tirelessly on my recovery, doing a daily exercise routine which included a walk outside every day, weather permitting. A combination of lockdown and winter weather has made this impossible to maintain and I feel my progress has suffered. My husband hasn't been able to work for the past year and so I have been unable to pay for physiotherapy at home. I'm feeling very disheartened right now and can't wait to pick-up my routine. I've had no botox treatment for 18 months and no visits to the fes Clinic.
Sorry for moaning and ranting but some days I just feel exhausted trying to pretend that I'm ok.
Sue, I had a haemorrhage stroke five years ago, also affecting my left side. Like you, I worked very hard for improvement and wa going to three exercise classes a week, until Covid struck. I know I have gone backwards a bit, although I do manage two short walks a day, weather permitting. Have you tried Joe Wicks YouTube video senior workout. I have found those helpful and have also walked around the garden 15 times when I can't get further.
The pandemic has hit many financially and that adds to despondency. NHS support services have also been hit badly. I think these add to a sense of depression, but try to find a few positives in each day. Spring is almost here and there is bird song again. Please remember you are not alone. We are all here for you.