There are over five million stroke survivors in the United States and almost all of them experience emotional changes following their strokes.
After a stroke, most survivors suffer some levels of depression. Sometimes the depression goes away on its own but medication and counseling are frequently needed. Many anti-depressants such as Zoloft and Prozac are available to treat stroke-induced depression.
Apathy is different from depression. A person with this condition does not seem to care about anything including rehabilitation. The best response to apathy is not to accept it. Get a stroke survivor up in moving by offering them choices of what to do but make it clear that staying in bed is not one of them.
After a stroke, some people may want to be alone all the time. However, socializing with family and friends is an important part of rehabilitation.
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