8. Navigating the Wild Ride of Stroke Recovery and Brain Injury

03/22/23 • 36 min

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Feeling lost and overwhelmed? Discover how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of stroke recover and brain injury and reclaim your life. We discuss the peaks, valleys, plateaus, and everything in between!
In this episode you will learn:
1. How can nasal breathing help improve your health after a stroke or brain injury?
2. What strategies can help you navigate the emotional roller coaster of a stroke or brain injury?
3. What are some overlooked factors that can affect recovery from a stroke or brain injury?
After a stroke or brain injury, it is normal to experience a range of emotions such as shock, fear of the unknown, and anxiety. It is important to talk to healthcare professionals and get proper sleep, diet, and exercise. Nasal breathing exercises have been proven to help with blood flow, health, and wellness. It is also important to keep an open mind to therapy and use the resources available for additional support.
"It is not easy, but we can take it in stride and trust our gut. There is a lot of power in nasal breathing, and if we stay active and practice, we can make significant changes in our lives."
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How can nasal breathing help improve your health after a stroke or brain injury?
2. What strategies can help you navigate the emotional roller coaster of a stroke or brain injury?
3. What are some overlooked factors that can affect recovery from a stroke or brain injury?
Chapter Summaries:

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This is the Love of Survival podcast. We are talking about the emotional roller coaster ride that is a stroke or brain injury. There are lots of emotions that will come over a period of time. There is nothing you can do to speed up the recovery process.

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Without a doubt the number one question by stroke survivors, caregivers, family, and friends is according to my experience and research is...
"How long does it take?" Unfortunately, you probably won't get the answer you're hoping for because that doesn't actually exist! But I do my very best to explain, as a stroke survivor myself all the factors that play a part so that you can make the most informed decision for you and your situation.
"It is going to be a lot of hard work, but it is worth it. Persevere and reassess your life, and you can make progress each day."
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I explain why this is such a difficult question to answer without knowing each individual persons situation. Doctors, medical, staff, nurses, etc. Able to help answer questions, and I think at least here in the states, there is concern, sometimes of giving too much information or too little information without knowing all of the things that go into a particular situation.
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Experience the potential benefits of medical marijuana, with a safe and regulated approach.
I learned about the potential benefits of Medical Marijuana from a conversation on The Lovable Survivor Podcast. Medical Marijuana can be used for a variety of issues, from pain relief to better sleep to anti-inflammatory benefits. It is important to do research and talk to doctors before trying it, as it can be hit or miss and there are different applications and strengths.
"If it's an option for you in your state or location, I think it's worth considering. I think it is definitely a conversation worth having on this show."
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Chapter Summaries:

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In today's episode, we're going to talk about a little something different friend. It might be a little controversial, but I think it is one that is worth having a conversation about. I think there are lots of opinions in this space.

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This episode focuses on medical marijuana and some of the perks and pluses. "I think it plays a significant role in my stroke and my kind of medical journey

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Survivor Science - 8. Navigating the Wild Ride of Stroke Recovery and Brain Injury

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Schmierer welcome back to another, another episode of Survivor podcast. In today's episode, we are going to be talking about the emotional roller coaster ride that is a stroke or brain injury. And how to make that ride a little bit smoother. I think it goes without saying nobody is anticipating having a stroke, or any sort of stroke, significant brain injury, it's going to be happening, suddenly, it's going to be shocking. It's going to be a lot fo