Today my husband and I were both talked to about what discharge looks like and the plans that go along with it. They also went over what exactly my overall prognosis is and what that looks like, too!
My mom and dad were with me for OT today. I was able to write out sentences on a piece of paper but the words towards the end kept running into each other. I definitely couldn't write straight at this time. The pen kept getting out of grasp, and I couldn't finish this task. I also did lateral leans. This is to help build endurance and strength in my upper body. I was sitting in my wheelchair and participating in those, but there were times she assisted me out so I could lean while standing up. This was all done to help with my independence when it came to ADL tasks. I think Listerine knew what was to come and that I would absolutely need to know how to be independent.
I need a lot of understanding when it comes to knowing about my strokes. I need further education and I am finding I still am learning about my strokes!
Personal stroke risk factors
Stroke prevention factors
Prevention of secondary complications
Medication considerations
Personal stroke risk factors
Stroke prevention strategies
Meeting with my rehabilitation psychologist today. I told him the following:
"Mrs. Damico and her husband shared those discordant relations between Mr. Damico and Mrs. Damico's family (mother, father, sister) were causing heightened emotional distress for her. She would like the "negativity" to stop and for her autonomy in decision making to be more respected and appreciated. She has not had a conversation with her family about her concerns and anticipates it would not prove helpful. Processed her reactions and concerns, identifying possible reasons for her families' efforts. Problem solved and identified a plan moving forward involving a meeting with Mrs. Damico and myself with her family, and further work with Mrs. Damico to prepare for having a conversation to express her wishes and desires she feels comfortable doing so."
I definitely remember this conversation. This is starting to sound like the posttraumatic amnesia, me. I remember not feeling respected or heard - by my family. As in, the parents and siblings. I was even starting to get challenge questions, so they knew they were talking to me on the phone via text.
Shocker...I did NOT get them right!! People...if a loved one you know has suffered TBI please do not ask them challenge questions. PLEASE.
And this was around the time when my family kept telling me that I was going to go home with my husband and to be met with divorce papers. Stop with the negativity please! Quit making things up That never happened either.
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