As a recovering alcoholic and stroke survivor, I know the complexity of rationalization and how it intertwines with my illusions of control.
Tag: stroke
Navigating Self-Talk in Sobriety and Stroke Recovery
Acknowledging how self-talk shapes our reality is a significant step toward personal growth and emotional well-being.
Parallel Paths: Sobriety and Stroke Recovery (Step 2)
Each of us is just a piece of a greater whole, and in the spirit of healing together, Step 2 reminds us to ask for help and support.
Decoding Vision Challenges in Vestibular Disorders
Just 48 hours after my neuro-ophthalmologist visit, I have renewed hope in researching vestibular disorders. To say recovery is a rollercoaster would be an understatement. So I have no issue with my vision system, despite the myriad of vision-related challenges I’ve been facing. Frustrating? Immensely. But as someone who doesn’t take ‘no answers’ lightly, I […]
Navigating Mental Health Through Shifting Diagnoses
My mental health took center stage this week due to a diagnosis shift. It’s natural to feel sad and frustrated during these uncertain times.
Navigating Neurological Vision Impairment After a Stroke
Managing neurological vision impairment post-stroke is a daily challenge. Coping strategies like daily naps and meditation have been crucial.
The Intersection of Sobriety and Stroke Recovery
Reflecting on life before sobriety, the grip of alcohol was the only constant while awaiting looming disaster. Responsibilities became unmanageable, bills remained unopened, and relationships strained under the weight of internal chaos. The haze of alcohol blurred reality, offering a temporary escape that transformed into an indefinite hiatus from genuine connection. A Sober Awakening Sobriety […]
Ask For Help: Build Your Recovery Team
Asking for help is one of the hardest things we have to do, after spending the first quarter of our lives learning how to be independent.
Illnesses Deep Within Us
Deep down within us there are illnesses that can’t be seen, including depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, anger, loneliness, and despair.
Freedom From Dependence
Freedom from dependence comes when I admit complete defeat. After two years of discomfort and denial, I made the decision that I could not continue to live with the chronic pain in my head, simply ignoring it.