{"id":3669,"date":"2014-11-24T11:28:37","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T11:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/self-help-4-stroke-plugin-upgrade.local\/?p=3669"},"modified":"2024-08-22T14:07:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T14:07:17","slug":"suggestions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?p=3669","title":{"rendered":"What could work for you"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Below are some suggestions which may work for you. Have a look through them and select which ones you might want to try in the future. Perhaps this could be used to help fill out a goal setting template for yourself?<\/p>\n<div class=\"mc_box\">\n<div class=\"question\">Below are some suggestions which may work for you<br \/>\nSelect the option which applies to you.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answers_box\">\n<div id=\"row_1\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">1.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Set aside uninterrupted time and when I wont be so tired<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q1A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q1\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q1A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q1B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q1\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q1B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_2\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">2.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Use cushions\/pillows for support<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q2A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q2A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q2B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q2\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q2B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_3\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">3.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Be comfortable kissing and touching without necessarily having intercourse<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q3A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q3\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q3A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q3B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q3\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q3B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_4\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">4.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Consider different positions that might make things easier<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q4A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q4\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q4A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q4B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q4\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q4B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_5\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">5.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Be open and consider each others needs<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q5A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q5\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q5A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q5B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q5\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q5B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_6\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">6.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Ask my GP about tablets<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q6A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q6\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q6A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q6B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q6\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q6B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_7\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">7.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Share my worries with my partner<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q7A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q7\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q7A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q7B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q7\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q7B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_8\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">8.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Look for further information online<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q8A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q8\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q8A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q8B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q8\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q8B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_9\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">9.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Speak to a health professional involved in my care<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q9A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q9\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q9A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q9B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q9\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q9B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_10\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">10.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Go on a date and be more romantic with my partner<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q10A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q10\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q10A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q10B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q10\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q10B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_11\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">11.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Tell them that I still care<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q11A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q11\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q11A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q11B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q11\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q11B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_12\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">12.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Create a space where we both feel comfortable and intimate<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q12A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q12\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q12A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q12B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q12\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q12B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_13\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">13.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Wear something that makes me feel more comfortable and attractive<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q13A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q13\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q13A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q13B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q13\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q13B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_14\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">14.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Don\u2019t be afraid to go back-to-basics and find what works for each of us<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q14A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q14\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q14A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q14B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q14\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q14B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"row_15\" class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"qnum\">15.<\/div>\n<div class=\"answer50\">Spend more time doing things that make me feel good.<\/div>\n<div class=\"radioDuo\"><input id=\"q15A\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q15\" type=\"radio\" value=\"A\" \/><label class=\"css-labelhappy\" for=\"q15A\">I&#8217;ll try this <\/label><input id=\"q15B\" class=\"css-checkbox\" name=\"q15\" type=\"radio\" value=\"B\" \/><label class=\"css-labelsad\" for=\"q15B\">This is not for me <\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buttons\">\n<div id=\"resetbtn\" class=\"button orange\">Start again<\/div>\n<div id=\"printbtn\" class=\"button orange\">Print page<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharing_strategies_3319_TF.js\" ><\/script><br \/>\n<div id=\"wp-spoiler-1\" class=\"wp-spoiler wpui-hashable wpui-narrow wpui-styles\" data-style=\"wpui-narrow\">  <h3 class=\"wp-spoiler-title wpui-hashable fade-true slide-true open-false\">View table alternative<\/h3><div class=\"wpui-hidden wp-spoiler-content\"><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>I&#8217;LL TRY THIS<\/th>\n<th>THIS IS NOT FOR ME<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Set aside uninterrupted time and when I wont be so tired<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Use cushions\/pillows for support<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Be comfortable kissing and touching without necessarily having intercourse<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consider different positions that might make things easier<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Be open and consider each others needs<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ask my GP about tablets<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Share my worries with my partner<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Look for further information online<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Speak to a health professional involved in my care<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Go on a date and be more romantic with my partner.<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tell them that I still care<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Create a space where we both feel comfortable and intimate<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Wear something that makes me feel more comfortable and attractive<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Don&#8217;t be afraid to go back-to-basics and find what works for each of us<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spend more time doing things that make me feel good.<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>  <\/div><!-- end div.wp-spoiler --><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"downloadlink\" title=\"Opens new window\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/SH4S_Strategies_Intimacy_PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the strategies for being intimate sheet [.pdf, 67KB]<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"wp-spoiler-2\" class=\"wp-spoiler wpui-hashable wpui-narrow wpui-styles\" data-style=\"wpui-narrow\">  <h3 class=\"wp-spoiler-title wpui-hashable fade-true slide-true open-false\">More information<\/h3><div class=\"wpui-hidden wp-spoiler-content\">For more information please see:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Opens new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chss.org.uk\/documents\/2014\/05\/sex-after-stroke-illness-pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chest, Heart &amp; Stroke Scotland: Sex and R<u>elationships after Stroke<\/u> [.pdf]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Opens new window\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chss.org.uk\/advice-line-nurses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chest, Heart &amp; Stroke Scotland Advice Line<\/a>, Freephone 0808 801 0899<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Opens new window\" href=\"http:\/\/www.relationships-scotland.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relationships Scotland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/servicesandsupport\/Sex-and-chronic-illness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Better health Channel, Sex and Chronic Illness<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>  <\/div><!-- end div.wp-spoiler -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below are some suggestions which may work for you. 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