Has a anybody talked about depression, i know i had to get some help from my doctor to get over mine. I also have just come to realize as my 1 year approaches its harder and harder to stay excited and if i let it get me down it will. Im aware of it, i won't hesitate seeing my doctor if i need to. Its hard enough to recover from this stroke i don't want to fight depression.

I have recently written some of our experiences with my mother in the https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cerebral-amyloid-angiopathy/ section. It seems a lot of issues are similar.
I give you so much credit for getting help with depression. I feel it has been a vital part of my mom's recovery. We had to add an additional medication (for it) last fall. A month or so ago she started refusing some of her meds, and it turned out to not be a good thing (messed up cognitive thinking even more and she started imagining things again). A couple weeks ago we had all her meds evaluated and will have a re-check the end of the month. It is so important to stay on top of what's working and what is not. Keep taking good (and smart) care of yourself!

My heart goes out to you, its a hugh learning cruve

Ugh, depression stinks! I think that most therapists say after a stroke it is harder to hide your feelings, they are just all out there! I have found this to be true of my world now. I do take an antidepressant, the first one took was a disaster, but the second one is better. Not great, but better.

Hi @thinkitseeitdoit, people recovering from stroke often experience depression. I encourage you to start a new discussion related to stroke and mental health. You might also be interested in connecting with @sipher. She writes about her emotions of anger and sadness as well as depression when stroke stole many abilities from her.

As interesting as that sounds i better pass. I've got my hands full. My insurance "First Choice" canceled my therapy, after a review. The funny part "it's always something". I've been doing everything possible to return to work. This just threw a wrench in the mix. Still can't get my balance back. Whatever, i will make it work. I have learned i can overcome the effects of this stroke but the key is you got to want it, i mean you really got to push yourself. There is more involved its deep. Native American Indians taught me the power of prayer and how to pray in the sweat. You have to impress upon your mind you want this to happen. You don't wait on, other people, you don't take a wheel chair, you struggle, your mind will feel your pain. Your mind will react. Its emotions that creates new Neuro path ways. The sad part, the majority of people don't know the power of the mind. Let alone how it works. Anything is possible. Meditation is a good staring point. I suggest Muse if they need to learn how. Have a good day.