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Originally Posted by RoninLB
Nothing to be happy about when your world has been cut to pieces. Not enough emotional control left to put your thought in context to those around you. Not enough concentration to overcome the anxiety. Nothing anyone can do to you so why give a $hitt about anything else you do while waiting to be planted. Nothing to fear 'cause what's the worst that can happen?
the only thing family and friends can do is be patient, never interrupt or criticize, wait for him to focus on something/anything and be ready to assist that focus.
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Thanks everyone for the various helpful insights and comments. These were very much appreciated.
The above quote nails it for me.
I also came across a great book a few days ago that I now consider a "must read" for friends and family of stroke victims.
It's called "A Stroke of Insight" and is written by brain specialist who herself suffered a massive stroke and an early age, worked very hard to recover from it, and then proceeded to write a book about her experience.
This book is currently a bestseller and available everywhere, and it's a very quick read. But after having read it you will have a much better understanding of how the stroke victim feels, and be able to deal with them much more appropriately and effectively.
I can't recommend this book highly enough.