Stroke Support Group

Obviously, there's the computer ;) Play online games, go to chat rooms. But some people don't like doing computer all day.

Find a hobby you like. You mention you take your son to school, but not if you have any restrictions (one side weakness, or partial vision, etc.). If you can, do knitting or crocheting, tying quilts... and if you don't need to keep all those projects, donate it to hospitals or senior citizen centers. Painting is simple, and you don't have to be good (have you seen the modern art stuff lately?? Kindergartens could do that!)
Volunteer somewhere (maybe at the school?).
And of course, if you're physically able to, get a part time job... work while your son is in school. Also gives you extra money! ;)

Hopefully one of those will work out for ya. Or at least get you started on thinking what else similar you could do with yourself.

Good luck, and best wishes!

Dashia, I know just how you feel. I have been home on disability for the past 7 years. I am involved in many different organizations that accept me the way I am. I attend a local stroke support group and I play alot of computer games. There are many places to volunteer if you can drive.

just remember not to let a stroke define your life. You have so much more to offer.

Take care,

Casey

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom and Grandma.I used to be bed ridden with anxiety.I found it helpful to sit by a window or go outside.I agree with Vivid-any kind of art(even coloring) will take you outside of yourself,and I personally believe"stir up" your spiritual energy.I personally battled anxiety as a spiritual war,and I would be happy to share my experiences with you,if you would like to hear them.In my research and dealings with anxiety I also learned that it is caused from overload.We are like a pressure cooker,and imagine that it is already full but we keep adding stuff to it.What will happen?It will explode,and anxiety is just our bodies way of saying whoa-that's too much.So ANYTHING you enjoy or that brings you emotional satisfaction will help-maybe a cup of coffee,reading the bible,watching tv,sleeping....whatever it it is,it will eventually help.You can lean on me anytime.I truely understand.All my best-Jen
P.S.-I MEAN THAT:)

im so sorry about your mom and grandmother :( hopefully the memory of the love and laughs they brought to your life will be of some comfort from this day forward... youve obviously been through a lot lately... kudos on obviously being a fighter and looking forward to push through it.

my first question would be: what are the barriers keeping you from doing what you want? if the barrier is emotional, you might want to talk to your doctor about counseling and/or meds... if the barrier is transportation, find out about what transportation resources are available in your area that can meet whatever needs you may have.... if the barrier is social, start with a stroke support group and plan social outings with some of those folks outside of the meetings... if the barrier is opportunity/ideas, make a list of the things you used to do, or the things you always wanted to do.. and see which things would still be possible. you may also want to reconnect with old friends... start with the ones you trust the most that are the most kind and compassionate. let them know what to expect in terms of how youre like the old you, and how youre different. take little steps... it will get you going in the direction you want to go. best of luck. i hope this helps