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Emotional Distress Associated with a Stroke

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We often talk about the physical symptoms and outcomes of a stroke but don’t hear too much about how a person could be affected emotionally.  Because a stroke is a brain injury and the brain controls many of our emotions, a stroke victim might deal with emotional issues as well as physical issues.

If the part of your brain that usually controls your emotions is damaged during a stroke, the outcome might affect the way you think, act, and feel.  If you have a stroke, it’s not unusual to experience:

  • depression
  • anxiety
  • emotionalism
  • personality changes
  • anger

While many of the emotions that come with surviving a stroke are natural and not associated with brain injury, many others are uncommon and not a normal part of stroke recovery.  Many stroke survivors encounter problems with depression brought on by the trauma of the situation.  It is the most common emotional problem faced by survivors and can be caused by brain damage from the stroke.  Some useful tips for dealing with depression brought on by a stroke include:

  • Make the most of rehab; the more you recover, the better you will feel
  • Spend time with family and friends
  • Maintain your quality of life by staying active and doing things you enjoy
  • Seek help soon after you note symptoms

Uncontrollable emotions or extreme anxiety are also common emotional outcomes of a stroke.  It’s important to remember that there are treatments for your emotional recovery as well as your physical recovery.  A patient can use counseling, medicine, or both to manage emotional distress brought on by a stroke.  Contact us at Las Colinas Medical Center if you’re having trouble recovering from a stroke incident or know someone who is.


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