TIA SUPPORT Community Group
This is primarily a sub-group for stroke victims,,a TIA is a mini stroke and has its own conditions and own problems and it's own issues..
satcom66
It's been very hard for me to quantify what is different in my head than before whatever happened to me. It occurred to me that perhaps it is measurable. I found some online tests that check things like memory speed and accuracy of recall. I'll post these as I find them.
http://cognitivelabs.com/global_cog_map1.htm
https://www.testmybrain.org/index.html
So far, what I'm finding is that my memory accuracy isn't too bad although it's not as good as it used to be. For example, I missed recognizing some fairly common faces that I do know but couldn't remember the name. What I primarily see, so far, is that the speed is really slowed down. In fact, in some tests I'm dramatically slower than the average. This is seems to match up with what I'm experiencing subjectively. I can remember things and I can do things but it's like slogging through molasses.
http://cognitivelabs.com/global_cog_map1.htm
https://www.testmybrain.org/index.html
So far, what I'm finding is that my memory accuracy isn't too bad although it's not as good as it used to be. For example, I missed recognizing some fairly common faces that I do know but couldn't remember the name. What I primarily see, so far, is that the speed is really slowed down. In fact, in some tests I'm dramatically slower than the average. This is seems to match up with what I'm experiencing subjectively. I can remember things and I can do things but it's like slogging through molasses.
deleted_user
I hope you dont define yourself based on those online tests. They are just tests. If you've suffered a stroke I am sure you feel confident you feel differently but there are people out there who havent suffered a stroke that arent nearly as smart as a box of rocks! LOL You recognize your limitations but you are walking, breathing, talking, and live to see a new day. Celebrate the good things, accept where you are, dont be too hard on yourself, and enjoy life. Best Wishes!
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