Are these after-effects permanent?
Given the effects of stroke on personality, they are treatable over time.
Mental health issues can run quite deep if left unchecked. Thus, a practical approach would be counselling and therapy coupled with the normal post-stroke medicinal procedure for biological causes.
Another good solution is support groups. Support groups can actually provide company that is acceptable to a person who has suffered a stroke.
This is because he or she can meet and interact with people who have gone through the same experience, procedure and are suffering from similar trauma.
Support groups can also serve as a second family. A constant environment of awareness and positivity should be around. This will help the person get slowly introduced to the new lifestyle that doesn’t immediately render him/her invalid. Friends and family should offer help and not do everything outright.
Most of the personality changes after stroke stem from deep-rooted anxiety, which in turn is a result of a sudden change in lifestyle and dependency. Not every person is used to that and will admire it. Thus, along with physical care, mental health care is extremely important.
What behavioral changes have you observed in yourself or in someone you know post-stroke, if you have ever witnessed it? Do let us know in the comments below.
Learn more about stroke recovery and support, here.
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