Stroke Support Group

I think that's a normal feeling. For me, I'd rather be home rather than any where else, for the most part. It is a feeling of safety and security for me. I don't have panic attacks but then again, I don't go anywhere alone. Nobody will let me. Yes, dependency bothers me too. Before the stroke, I came and went as I wanted. It's not that easy anymore.

I don't have panic attacks,but I do feel vulnerable.Sometime I can't do what I want to.I have to wiat for someone do it for me. I hate it!

I keep one of those little pill holders on my keychain, with Xanax and Butalbarbital (for headaches). As long as I have that I'm not too worried. My wife keeps a backup in her purse.

i have experienced panic attacks due to the stroke. i feel overwhelmed with fear. i could tell you 20 things that could go wrong in just going to walmart. the only place i would feel safe is at home. a stroke attacks your emotions. i would be okay one minute and the next minute i would be crying in fear. of what?? everything!
depending on others is hard for me, because i have always been independent. before the stroke, if needed something from the store; i never thought twice about going to the store 3 miles up the road. now it's oh my god, wait a minute, can i do this?....
yes I can.....just take your time and a deep breathe.
i think your emotions has to heal just like your physical body would heal from an injury but emotions takes alot longer. a stroke should be called a brain attack because the word brain attack sums up the situation.

Boy I would love to take Adam's approch. Bur I can't. Being a Alcoholic and Addict I can't take any addictive drug. Cause once I take one the craving for more is almost uncontrollable. Amy it does get better. Yet remember that I have been working on this for at least 11 years.

Hi Ray, I sent you a hug with a message and I do not know if I did it wrong, I am quite new at this...can you see your hugs????j

I saw It, I sent a return

that is normal to feel like that.Ito prefer places i know well, if i venture out in places i'm not to sure of i get scared yet i have someone with me all the time.I get panic attacks on public transport as i have to think how i'm going to get of if the transport is crowded.i feel worse using the tune i hate using that.i still d in the hope it will get better i live in hope.

i dont have panic attacks but have been experiencing anxiety lately and i dont get out much its easier to stay at home

Hi Ray. I too am a recovering alkie-addict. Dbl digits of sobriety.
After my stroke, I was prescribed Klonipin, 1mg, 3 times a day. I haven't had a problem w/over taking them & If I'm feelin pretty good "safe", I don't take um'. Always have them w/me, very fast acting.
My doc is in recovery, also & has known me for yrs, don't know if that really makes a diffeence, but we talked about it at length & how dibilitating the attacks were & she gave me the option. I'm OK w/my decision.
This is something you might want to discuss w/your doc. There are new and improved anti-anxiety meds comming on the mrkt. everyday.
Food for thought. Good luck to ya. Billie