What is Stroke
A stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is an acute neurologic injury whereby the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, either by a clot in the artery...
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DID A STROKE CAUSE U TO BE VERY DIFFERENT?
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My husband has had a few strokes. He was always a very strong male who had to have everything his way. Because he was/is always right. Anyway my question is he now says things he never would say before. They were not in his personality. He would never anything of a sexual nature before. Like even talking about breasts, balls or anything else like that. He doesn't say it all the time mostly at home. But we have a daughter who still lives with us. He may say to me DON'T BUST MY BALLS OR DO U WANT TO FOOL AROUND...R daughter maybe upstairs but she can still hear him. Has your loved one ever changed their personality due to a stroke? As I have said before he also just site and thinks about me having affairs with other men. I am not but in his mind I am. He knows I was sexually abused before. I have always been afraid of men and he knows that. I am very confused and upset about this. I am really at the end of my rope. I want to talk to his dr about this in private but I am not sure of the outcome. If the dr will even help me? Right now I think it is time 4 me to think about my health 4 a change.
Posted on 06/11/09, 08:06 pm |
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My husband seemed to have lost his 'old self' for the first 8 or 9 months, but then he started acting more like his old self again. He got his humor and assertive personality back. I have also read that depending on what part of the brain is affected by the stroke, it can completely or partially alter a person's personality. 
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Hi There,
My boyfriend and I have become much closer since his stroke and I'm learning things about him as well that are similar to your experiences. He has changed,but for the good. He's more compassionate, definitely is very insecure about me being with other men (which I'm not and I really don't like him feeling like this), he's expressive about how he feels about us and our future, etc. I believe because of this experience perhaps they feel they need to appreciate life in a different way. You may want to try a Support Group and talk about how you're feeling. You're definitely not alone. Hang in there.
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Yes, lily I have seen this in frontal lobe damage with brain injury. It is called sexual inappropiateness, but he does not realize he is doing anything wrong. Gently make him aware and maybe he can relearn, but with changes in our brains almost always there are personality changes also. Remember he is not aware and is not trying to hurt or embarass you. It just is one more symptom of the stroke.
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My DH's personality changed a little bit too, it's only been 7 months. He has less patience and is more grumpy, he's also tired a lot, and has difficulty doing more than one thing at a time. He used to have a lot of energy and a lot of irons in the fire. I am sorry to hear about your situation that is making you uncomfortable. I have heard a couple of responses on here that suggest a support group? I thought THIS was an online support group? I come to DS for support I have not had good experiences with "support groups" that I actually drive to and sit aruond with other people, and I think many online groups here can give excellent support. I hope the Stroke group can too.
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If I were you I would try to see his Doc., & have a talk about this personality change. Try not to worry about your daughter - she has probably heard it all before at school! From what you have said (re. your own history) it is probably worrying you more than your daughter, but you could have a few words with her - explain that he has had this change due to the stroke, & often cocmes sout with inappropriate things. But try to remember that what he is saying would not be considered abnormal in many other cultures, so try not to be embarrased about it. I don't think there's much point in trying to talk to him about it. I know I upset an old friend, whom I hadn't seen for ages, when I went to her place & remarked that her 3 kids' bedrooms" looked exactly like a Museum". Even the pens & pencils were in place (none had died) JaneD.
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