No falls recently. My progress has been good. I have learned that some movements will get me dizzy. One such movement is looking down while I get up from a chair. This always makes me dizzy for some reason. It lasts only seconds so I hold till it is over then continue.

I also still am very careful on stairs. I do not feel totally confident going down them. So I use handrails and take my time. Someone here said their body had forgotten how to counteract a misstep. I think that sums it up well for me. I think this is one area that is improving but it is slow to retrain the brain.

One outcome from all the testing that was done on me after the stroke was discovered was a diagnosis of depression. I started taking Wellbutrin XL for this a couple of months ago and I can see a real difference in my outlook. I have started to pick up projects that I just didn't have the energy to do before. My Doctor is working with me to ascertain the appropriate dose.

I don't think the depression was from the stroke. I can look back and see this has been going on for a long time. However, I think the stroke worsened it. I talked to my doctor about it months before I knew I had the stroke.

So my bottom line is I see great progress. It is going slow, but that is partly me. I want to tackle one thing at a time.