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Let's "Talk" About Aphasia

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Feb 17 9:17am | Replies (22)

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Hello All: A few years ago I knew what Aphasia was all about – I had a paralyzed vocal cord and also a Parkinson’s diagnosis. I had a lot of “word-problems.” Some of you know all about that – your words can become garbled – if they come out at all. Sometimes, it is difficult even understanding the words of others. How frustrating not to be able to communicate!

Aphasia can be caused by many factors including stroke, brain aneurysms, neurological problems like MS, and the list goes on.
As a result of my history – I became a follower of the National Aphasia Associations’ website. This month I received an email blast that I wanted to share with you, https://www.aphasia.org/stories/invisible-effects-aphasia/.

Here the author of a book, A Stitch of Time, shares some ideas of what it is like when her world became “Quiet.”
Would love to hear your thoughts and comments about your own experiences with speech problems – whatever their origin. Teresa

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Hi Teresa, I try to read by wearing several pairs of reading glasses and a large magnifying glass with a light built in. But in a short while the ability goes away and I rest my eyes and then try a few different pair.
I was thinking and mentioned sometime back that my memory was at times challenged.

Once again there is nothing definitive.

I’ll attempt to carry on but I’m spinning out of control.

Thanks for the other discussions