Now let’s talk about the taboo around mental illness. Ever since I had my stroke in January-16 I’ve been depressed and have also been taking antidepressants.Shortly after I got home from the hospital, I considered ending my own life several times, or sometimes I just wanted to die without doing the deed myself. E.g. when … Continue reading With Love from Sweden Part Two
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So, a lot has happened since my last post here. I have completed a Constraint-Induced (CI) therapy/training, which basically means that you wear an oven mitt on your non-affected hand and solely focus on using the affected hand both at physio and at home, and do muscle training as well as occupational therapy such as … Continue reading With Love from Sweden Part One
Help me raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation! I’m gearing up for that time of year again – the annual Ride for Heart event! It’s the largest charity cycling event in Canada. The money raised from this event will support heart disease and stroke research, which of course is a cause that I … Continue reading Ride For Heart
Interested in supporting stroke survivors? Join our team! When I started Life After Stroke a few years ago, it was simply to document and navigate my recovery journey. I did not anticipate how much my story would resonate with others but in seeing such positive responses, I recognized the importance of creating a safe space … Continue reading Volunteer Call Out
My sole intention in writing this article is to bring awareness to the power of remaining positive. It may feel a little hokey at first, but please bear with me and I assure you it will make more sense. Most importantly, it is useful and there is a great benefit that can be bestowed upon … Continue reading The Power of Positivity
A little summer update from Sweden: Since my last guest post I have turned 25; I celebrated it with close friends and dinner and drinks in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, where my work is located (550 km from where I live atm). I went there by train on my own (pushed myself and … Continue reading The Calm Before the Store – Per Nilsson
The reason why I am writing this article is to express my understanding of this concept. Hopefully it may clear up some of the misunderstandings. I am also attempting to clear up any potential stress about it. Please be advised, as many of you know, I am an attorney by trade. As such, I do … Continue reading The Alleged Two-Year Limit On Recovery
Hi guys, I’m making a second guest post here. It actually took me a while to finish it, probably ‘cause I’ve got so many thoughts I wanna share but they’re hard to get down in writing. Since the last post, I’ve moved back home with my parents due to my apartment lease running out. And … Continue reading FACING IT
Life is a challenge, meet it! Life is a dream, realize it! Life is a game, play it! Life is love, enjoy it! To live in the moment is often taken for granted. Many always think about the next time or think that they’ll always have time. Time is essence. Time is perceived differently by … Continue reading WHAT IS LIFE?
Hello survivors, thrivers, caregivers and friends, In celebration of the 1 Year Anniversary of Saj's website, I'm back again to talk about what it feels like to be living a full life as a stroke survivor. For all my friends reading out there that may be in the early stages of stroke survival, I have … Continue reading A Year In The Life Post Stroke