I learned my limitations by frequently "crashing". It never occurred to me to stop because I had to work so hard to extend those boundaries to the point where I made more progress before I "crashed" again. Still doing it after 9 years and still "crashing" but less frequently thankfully. I won't stop all the while I am breathing. No problems for me, merely obstacles to be overcome. So glad to see you demonstrating the same mindset and I wish you every success in your continued efforts to improve and to pass on your knowledge and experience to others. My very best wishes to you.

@BrainAttackMusic

2 ай бұрын

Great comments and good to hear another stubborn, er, I mean determined individual 😂 All the very best for you and thanks for commenting. Regards, Andy

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2 ай бұрын

@@BrainAttackMusic Stubborn fits 😂

Thanks for sharing, that's inspirational, yes we need to push and make it

Thanks for this, Andy, you have a fantastic speaking voice... nicely paced. I am 59, 16 months post severe stroke (26/42) on US severity scale. I will say that stroke survivors who give up are simply up against more than they can deal with. They don't come close to working through their difficulties because the stamina required is huge. They don't understand their condition, and lack the tools, and the experience to even notice the progress they make. You have to notice the little changes that pass you by unless you are carefully looking out for them. For me, I am a fan of hard work, and still I have my iffy moments. Everything in life is "you get out what you put in"...ciao, Roland

@BrainAttackMusic

4 ай бұрын

Hi Richard. Yep, you are completely correct. You have to be a tough SOB, mentally not just physically. It's a real grind. There's a book called "Stronger After Stroke" and the author says that, in his experience, the people who make the best progress after stroke are athletes and musicians. Because they are used to putting in hours of repetitive work for marginal improvements. It reminds me of learning to play the drums. Bleeding hands, blisters, repetitive strain injuries, etc, etc, but that has to be overcome to master the subject! All the best to you. Cheers, Andy.

@pandoraefretum

4 ай бұрын

@@BrainAttackMusic Thanks for the reply. I am a professional violinist, though I teach now. I've read the Peter Levine book, so that's very true about musicians and athletes. I'd also say that musicians are good at adapting, which is a help... but still a stroke is a major challenge to overcome, best wishes u2, Roland

Hi Andy, consistency sure is the key, but you’ve also explained really well the personal cost that comes hand in hand with working with various specialists during recovery. I’m a very determined individual so almost 4 years into recovery, I’m still a work in progress and pushing the boundaries (sometimes to my own detriment). I’m not ready to accept status quo so I keep trying, but it’s not always easy and it often comes at a huge emotional and physical cost. I can see given the huge roller coaster that is brain injury recovery how some would run out of will or energy. I’ve got a great support system who pick up the slack when my brain has shut down, they support me in all my attempts and endeavours, but had I not had a few key people, im not sure that my determination and strong will to succeed would have been enough alone if it makes sense. As you mentioned, the format doesn’t always suit the individual and perhaps part of the problem with people dropping off is there...food for thoughts!

@BrainAttackMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting, Veronique. I enjoy seeing your tweets and FB posts. You're attitude is brilliant x

Another good video. It is so hard trying to recover from both speech impediment and also all the physical things that my wife can't do no more. It is so frustrating for her and sometimes she gets depressed and just wants to quit. It is a very long journey to recovery and sometimes it is a life long process. But you just have to get up and keep trying and never give up.

@BrainAttackMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that with your incredible support, your wife will hand in there. As you say, good days and bad days. If I've had a few bad days, I tell myself a good one must be due soon!!

i love these videos. i had no idea so many people give up. it seems crazy to me but it really just must feel that hard.

@BrainAttackMusic

3 жыл бұрын

It is hard, Shannon (by far and away the hardest thing I've ever done and, after 8 years, it doesn't get any easier) but the background is that most of us, when we become ill, expect medical science to have a 'cure' and make us 'better'. Don't I just take a pill? Thanks for watching and commenting

Would you like to share the exercises you do to help you with your recovery

@BrainAttackMusic

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea, Pravina, I'll do a video about that, I think!