AphasiaGreek language for ‘NOT SPEAK’ - inability to understand or speak as of a ‘damaged brain.'

[GailRichardson]

In December 2016 – after Christmas, I fell over and hurt my head and didn’t remember.

I woke up again in the hospital, and I was in an intensive care ward.

I asked some questions to the nurses, but I couldn’t speak.

I was very frightened.

My fiancé tells me that I had a stroke. I had pneumonia and flu.

I had aphasia.

My whole life was changed.

Aphasia - I did not understand.

Could I go back to work? If so, when?

When could I go out with fiancé and friends?

My life was completely a mix-up!

After seven weeks I came to my home.

The Speech therapists came to help me.

I was trying to talk better – I must be a bit better??

I wanted to speak well.

I opened my computer and typed in the ‘search’ - APHASIA.

I was reading so much to learn. In the USA, Australia, New Zealand and I discover to that many have people with Aphasia.

I read about aphasia to books writing by a suffering Aphasia, or to can be learned about science neurology, articles by doctors about research. Apps helped spellings, memory, speak, even grammarly.

The people are some speechless. Some could not read.

Some could not write, but one person can speak.

There are many types of Aphasia.

Many changes difficult by people with aphasia are having problems more than I have.

I have been meeting new people, who have a stroke. They are some people had lost to the walk. People may be an unresponsive arm – many on the right side. Some people able go cannot outside. Some many memories lost, their families, their life.

I think that I cannot speak it my biggest problem.

I will speak!

[Wittycjt]

What?

[Wittycjt in reply to Wittycjt]

Just re read I get it now, my brain must have been on overload, apologies I probably sent you over the edge. That was certainly not my intent, it was me, not you. Keep at it you will persevere. Best wishes,Cindy.

[GailRichardson in reply to Wittycjt]

Aww Cindy, not problems.

Thanks xx

[TonyToo]

Power to you!

I also have aphasia and cannot write properly (tho typing is easier).

Yes, there's a lot of it about.

I find talking difficult too, especially with strangers.

Reading is "quite" tiring... a couple of sentences at a time.

Perseverance.

[moo196]

Keep practising and things should improve. Be kind to yourself. It's "only" one year on ..... I'm 3 years on and still not "quite there" - but pretty good.

Keep positive and keep on keeping on !

Well done

[spider555]

Repetition, repetition, repetition

Also I used react2.com from aphasia software

[kiki1952]

I hope every thing turns out well for you.

Wishing you well.

Keith.

[GailRichardson]

Thank you, everyone -

[Wittycjt in reply to GailRichardson]

How are you doing with the aphasia, I see you went in and cleared up your post so I am thinking you are having improvement, I hope I am correct. Best wishes. Cindy

[GailRichardson in reply to Wittycjt]

morning Cindy ..... I am still 'editing' LOLOLOL I will be it 110% one day LOL How are you??

[Wittycjt in reply to GailRichardson]

Good, thanks you sound in good spirits. I’m glad

[Wittycjt]

Hope things are continuing to improve for you. When are you suppose to be wed anyway? 👰

[GailRichardson in reply to Wittycjt]

Thank you Cindy. We are to made a date for wedding May

[Wittycjt]

Wonderful. Congrats🕊🕊🕊

[GailRichardson in reply to Wittycjt]

Thank you xx