You feel worn out, are unable to “get your strength back”, feel as if your energy is depleted, even when performing small tasks. Fatigueįatigue is an overwhelming feeling of tiredness that does not always disappear even with rest.
But if you can accept that your life will be different, it will be easier both for yourself and for your family members to live with the way things have changed.
Getting used to all these changes is a challenge in itself. It is easy to become irritated and frustrated. With both your speed and your ability to solve problems impaired, it can be difficult to get used to your new life. Perhaps you perceive situations differently from before, and can’t manage things the way you used to. It becomes difficult to grasp complex situations and adapt to new requirements. Concentration over time becomes a challenge. Handling multiple tasks simultaneously becomes difficult.
Their mental energy is not what it was and they need more rest. Photo: Christopher Olssøn Impaired mental capacityĪfter a stroke, most people notice that they have less mental energy and are more easily fatigued.
