After Stroke

By David M. Hinds and Dr. Wei Fong Lim

Book Overview

Updated 2022 edition

David M Hinds, who has himself made a 100% recovery from a major

stroke, has used many of the techniques he employed as a successful stress

management consultant to create a warmly personal and practical step-by-step

recovery plan. After Stroke is a motivational lifeline for all those recovering

from stroke-and their carers too-helping them to adjust to this new situation.

The author stresses the value of the three 'P's-Patience, Positive attitude

and Perseverance-and includes the following advice:

- Keep calm, stop worrying and hold on to your sense of humour

- Simplify your life and let others help. All that matters is getting well

- Balance periods of healing exertion with much-needed rest

- How the emotions you feel (anger, bitterness, guilt) can be used to

fuel recovery

Complete with information on risk factors; why a stroke occurs and what

happens when it does; clear diagrams to help movement after stroke; how to get

the best care in a specialized stroke unit; how to work hand-in-hand with the

professionals; tests and surgery; and a comprehensive and valuable worldwide

resource section.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1837780056
• ISBN13: 9781837780051
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Blue Poppy Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A must read for post stroke patients

I purchased this book for my father who suffered from a stroke. Physically, he recovered rather quick, however mentally he's been suffering from a bit of depression. Most post stroke books he purchased focused on physical recovery and it was difficult for my dad to relate. David Hinds tells his own story and has given my dad a bit of hope for true recovery, that things will resume as they once were but only with time. This book has taught him the value of patience, patience, and more patience. I would definitely recommend this book to stroke victims in need of hope.

A must for anyone suddenly confronted with a stroke

The book is easy to read and takes the reader through the various stages of stroke recovery - the pain, the anger, the depression, the frustration, the acceptance and the gradual, very gradual road to recovery. Covering the pertinent and the practical aspects of strokes the book is amazingly written in a light hearted, and even entertaining style, for such a serious subject. It's easy to pick out relevant sections at different stages of recovery. I can highly recommend this book to both stroke sufferers but especially to their nearest and dearest as a way to try to understand and help the sufferer. There is hope - even when, at first, everything appears desperate. Read, enjoy and recover.