Louise

I'd like to ditto the replies too...  it is I think far better going though it, than being the one watching on....I know you feel your not doing enough but I think you are doing fine cut yourself some slack...

I owe everything to my husband Ronnie, but I know that you have to make time for YOURSELF too.

take care

Hi Riorita

warm welcome to the site so glad you found us ofcourse your welcome....

hope to hear more from you, I had right side weakness and had to see a speech theaipist when in the rehab hospital take a lot of hard work but without our 'carers' where would we be!

Please try and find time for yourself though...

I suffer with producing more ear wax now so yes get it checked out just to put your mind at ease...

Andrea your definatly not alone in this 'we've all been in similar situation' at somepoint anyway...

We are all different and have been affected diffently so what works or helps for one may not for everyone 'we're all different'

But please if your feeling so down go see your GP explain how you feel to them and maybe ask about councelling speaking to a professional who has experience it this really can (and does) help.

Apologies here too sorry its late...

Michelle you should be proud honey apart from the SAH lift flings some curve balls at us you get on with it..

I have been greatful for your comments on my Aunt & Uncle stuff...

take care.

Hi Andrea

warm welcome, glad you found us.

wise words from SM yes a visit to your GP and ask for councelling to help you I can vouch that that is a good idea...

and yes in time you will feel ok again its all quite normal (as they say) we've all been there, and we all understand that feeling....

I too was the same age as you when I had my SAH....

take care..

Sorry its late Jan, be proud of who you are honey, you can only go from strength to strength.

take care

Hi there

yes I felt that too, just get on with 'life' not as easy as it sounds is it!

yes if your in doubt ask the GP

take care I hope things brighten up for you..

Yes I did Kathie...

Hi Kathie

warm welcome glad that you found us.

and ditto what SuperMario has said it takes ages...

Hi Stanton

Warm welcome to the site, glad that you found us...

Jan I was still inpoving at 3/4 year mark, using my own things all I can say is like we say to others 2yrs really your early in the recovery I was just like you at that point...

I'd say the feeling are normal (or what is normal) Jan have you had or been offered councelling if not I think maybe that's the road to go down.

I was unlucky to have to go into rehab, but lucky enough that the councelling was there for me although now I don't remember a thing about it but it helped at the time...

sending you cyber hugs.

To put your mind at ease I'd mention it....

Hi there

Warm welcome to the site glad that you found us...

take things slow and easy...

take care

Hi IanR

warm welcome to the site glad you found us (or it was recommended 'brilliant')

answer to your question Everyone  feel like this.  One answer Yes and there are lots if not everyone that's had a SAH, its difficult when the doc says 'go live your life' its not them we've had that here too.

but as time passes the thought lessons did for me hope it does for you too..

take things easy - keep hydrated - listen when your body needs to rest don't fight it and rest...

take care

Hi there

warm welcome to the site glad you found us.

Hi Kerryn G'day

Warm welcome to the site glad that you found us...

Always remember although we've had the same thing we're all different and what one can do doesn't mean the other can. Slow and easy, listening to the body and keep hydrated....

take care

Hi there

warm welcome if I've not already said it glad you found the site.

I agree Steve about the meds, however its is more likely the part of the brain that's been affected, Again Lindsay I was a lot like that I'm now 17yrs down the line and things have improved greatly...

Hope all's good...

Hi Liz

Warm welcome to the site, so glad you found us.

Another here, loved chocolate had a very sweet tooth not now mind you that is not a bad thing I guess..

Hi there, warm welcome glad that you found us...

I think we're all nervous when we are getting home pleased but worried there is no longer in that safe bubble they hospital provides...

It is a slow process great ideas and tips from Daff

Hi there

Warm welcome glad you found us...

I've lost more than 5years of my past, its just something I adabted to talking about it is a good thing for me though.

Why not do a collage of pictures of times, places and events...

I think its quite normal it depends on which part of the brain has been effected.

Was your Mum sent to rehab hospital? if not maybe getting Headway involved would be a good idea, speak with you GP

Don't give up though keep pushing.

Take care

Hi there

Warm welcome glad you found us..

Fab replies as normal so I'll just say welcome..

Hi there and welcome.

I was a bit like that I'm sure it will ease and hopefully pass..

Its just all part of the recovery..

Be strong and look after YOURSELF too