Wordy Wednesday - The words we use
Channel: Stroke Assaulter
Date: 26/02/2020

#WordyWednesday #ChronicIllness #Aphasia #PTSD

In this episode of Wordy Wednesday we look at the words that we use, or can be used to describe us.  Some of these words can be applied to anyone with a chronic health condition.   That being #BrainInjury, #Stroke, #PTSD,  #MentalHealth or other conditions.

These words can be sufferer, patient, victim, survivor, warrior, caregiver or whatever.

These words can have a meaning and potential side effects.   Regardless of what in life has brought you to the position you are in.  Find your own way to define yourself.  Do not let, or allow others to define you.  Then go out and live and own the definition.


If you notice the signs and symptoms of a stroke in your or someone around you

Balance / Co-ordination / Confusion
Eye and Vision Problems
Facial Droop
Slurred Speech
Stuttering
Inappropriate Word Usage for situation or context
Inability to stand
General Weakness or Weakness to one Body Side
Inability to properly and evenly Smile

Please Immediately place that person in a position of comfort and Dial 911

www.heartandstroke.ca/FAST

#IWillAgain   #UpAgainAfterStroke  #StrokeSurvivor #Strokeunder50 #FightStroke #StrokeAwareness

You can contact me in the following methods

strokeassaulter@gmail.com

https://twitter.com/AssaulterStroke

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