Stroke Victim

[Christianbelle]

My mother recently suffered her 2nd stroke in March. She had her first one around two years ago. She bounced back, wanting to get back to where she was before she had the stroke. She lost partial use of her right hand, but she worked on it every night until she was able to use it again. She was even playing the piano and would practice daily. She did exactly what she wanted and if she couldn't quite do it correctly, she would work and work until she could. She was actively involved in church and enjoyed being around people.

However after this last stroke, it's almost like she doesn't care anymore. She doesn't want to be around family or friends. She won't use her right hand. I have to remind her to use it. She willingly go to church Sunday mornings only. She has gotten to where she'll go Sunday nights. However, Wednesday and any special events are out of the question. Both my dad and I begged her to join us one night for a church activity that lasted 1 hour. She was back home and in the bed by her normal time. She called in sick the next day so she could stay at home. Could she really be that tired or could this possibly be depression? If it is depression, any suggestions on how to help her? The doctor seem to think she's fine.

 

[RaddMadd]

prayer is always good
im sure its not God's will for anyone to be depressed. ill pray for her

 

[Crystal~Rose]

Keep praying for her.

 

[icanbeyourfriend]

My mother recently suffered her 2nd stroke in March. She had her first one around two years ago. She bounced back, wanting to get back to where she was before she had the stroke. She lost partial use of her right hand, but she worked on it every night until she was able to use it again. She was even playing the piano and would practice daily. She did exactly what she wanted and if she couldn't quite do it correctly, she would work and work until she could. She was actively involved in church and enjoyed being around people.

However after this last stroke, it's almost like she doesn't care anymore. She doesn't want to be around family or friends. She won't use her right hand. I have to remind her to use it. She willingly go to church Sunday mornings only. She has gotten to where she'll go Sunday nights. However, Wednesday and any special events are out of the question. Both my dad and I begged her to join us one night for a church activity that lasted 1 hour. She was back home and in the bed by her normal time. She called in sick the next day so she could stay at home. Could she really be that tired or could this possibly be depression? If it is depression, any suggestions on how to help her? The doctor seem to think she's fine.

Loss of interest in normal activities as well as a lack of energy are definitely signs of depression. Have these symptoms been pointed out to her doctor? You'll be in my prayers.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

Maybe she should see a different doctor because she does not sound like she is fine. Depression is pretty common after a stroke. She probably actually is very tired because fatigue is a symptom of depression. If you do a google search on depression after stroke, a lot of useful information will come up. Here's a link to a fact sheet on emotional changes after a stroke; it is from the National Stroke Association:

http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/NSAFactSheet_Emotions.pdf?docID=990