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I am as your husband. 1 year post stroke. Constant dizziness and vertigo. Formerly very active, a maker, doer, now useless. The hemiplegia is nothing compared to this stuporous existence. To be awake is to suffer. Can't care for my wife or kids, finish building my house. Probably shouldn't drive but have to try to work. Have to pretend the room isn't spinning there, but my disorientation becomes obvious. And mine is constant. Episodic would be a real treat.
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I feel you in your suffering, and know it is hard. I hope you can fine one thing each day, to be grateful for- monumental task, I know. I also hope you can remember that your family has experienced a loss. Please don’t cut them out of your life because of this. It’s too hard on everyone.
Good luck
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I have had some pretty serious dizzy spells. I learned the hard way that certain visual images will trigger dizziness -- a black/white checkerboard pattern will have my head spinning in a matter of seconds.
That being said, I would like to suggest that you add a word to the end of your sentences: Yet. Maybe you can't do what you used to...yet. But that can change, though it may take a while.
Next week marks 6-1/2 years since my stroke. I am still improving.
Just in the last year, I've been to use my affected side in ways that were impossible literally for years.
Please don't give up, give out, give in. I know how hard it can be, but you have to keep trying.