Hi it’s John again
It is not always plain sailing and life will continue to throw challenges, however you have already shown that you have the skills and determination to overcome some of these.
Well done!
This next section will help you build on your success so far.
Let’s look at some of the ways to keep going and even do more if you can.
Avoiding setbacks Introduction
It is important to recognise the warning signs which could trigger a setback.
By doing this, you may be able to reduce or even prevent a setback from happening.
Let’s look at some of the common warning signs.
Introduction
Moving forward after any setback can be difficult. You need time to reflect on and learn from any setback. Most importantly stay positive and think about what you achieved so far.
Recovery is a gradual process, there could be several challenges along the way. Let’s concentrate on moving forward!
Other people have moved forward from their strokes. Let’s hear how they got on.
Introduction
After a stroke you might be worried about what you can do to keep healthy.
In this section you will have the opportunity to work through some of the concerns you might have after your stroke and try some of the hints and tips offered by people in a similar situation to you.
Goal Setting
Setting goals is about helping you to cope. When you set your own goals it can help you to focus on what you want to achieve and how you can go about it.
Before you start setting your own goals, let’s see how other people have gone about it.
What is self management
Self management isn’t about replacing services or having to do things on your own, but it is about giving you some control and ownership of your life and helping you set goals.
To find out what is in it for you have a look at this section to find out more about self management.
Introduction
When setbacks do happen it is helpful to have an idea on how to tackle them.
This section will give you some hints and tips on how to do this.
Introduction
Hi it’s John again. Sometimes after a stroke, relationships can change.
This section looks at how a stroke can affect your relationships. It gives you a chance to think about the people in your life and how the relationships may have changed since your stroke.
Introduction
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By now you will have realised how important it is to be active.
You’ll see in this section that people had different experiences, but they all started by doing things one step at a time.
Perhaps you already know what you want to achieve, so how do you get started?
This section will give you some good ideas.
Introduction
After my stroke I had a lot of medicines to take. This was all new to me!
What to take and when to take it – and why was I taking it anyway?!
In this section you will see how other people managed their new tablets. Perhaps some of their suggestions will help you.