Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke Recovery at 24 – Anita Hsieh

Aged only 24 Anita Hsieh experienced a cryptogenic stroke and 5 years on she is on the path to recovery and continues to make progress. A Stroke Of Life<br /> Instagram Highlights: 01:40 Introduction – Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke<br /> 05:35 Not Knowing The Symptoms<br /> 08:23 The Initial Deficits<br /> 13:22 Too Young To Have A Stroke<br /> 22:27 Family Support<br /> 32:27 Sensory Overload<br /> 38:59 Sharing Your Story<br /> 46:27 Taking The Time To Recover<br /> 55:09 Dealing With Temperature Issues<br /> 1:04:20 Sooner Rather Than Later Transcription: Anita Hsieh 0:00<br /> But I did tell a few friends. And then they didn’t come visit. But I still felt embarrassed, I felt embarrassed that they had to push me in a wheelchair, I felt ashamed that they had to do these things for me, I just felt like they’re staring at me if I left my room, even though I was at the rehab or at the hospital. Bill 0:28<br /> Where everyone was in a similar situation as you. Intro 0:34<br /> This is the recovery after stroke podcast. With Bill Gasiamis, helping you navigate recovery after stroke. Bill 0:47<br /> Hello, and welcome to episode 223 of the recovery after stroke podcast. To learn more about my guests, including links to their social media and other pages, and to download a full transcript of the entire interview, please go to recoveryafterstroke.com/episodes. Bill 1:05<br /> If you would like to support this podcast, the best way to do that is to leave the show a five-star review and a few words about what the show means to you on iTunes, and Spotify. And if you’re watching on YouTube, comment below the video, like this episode, and to get notifications of future episodes, subscribe to the show and hit the notifications bell. Bill 1:24<br /> Now sharing the show with family and friends on social media will make it possible for people who may need this type of content to find it easier. And that might make a massive difference to someone that is on the road to recovery after their own experience with stroke so please do share. Introduction – Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke <br /> Bill 1:40<br /> Now my guest today is Anita Hsieh who was only 24 when she experienced a cryptogenic ischemic stroke that she is still recovering from five years on and continues to make positive progress. Anita Hsieh, welcome to the podcast. Anita Hsieh 1:57<br /> Thank you for having me. Bill 1:59<br /> My pleasure. Thank you for being here and making the time to reach out and become involved and be my guest. Tell me a little bit about what happened to you. Anita Hsieh 2:12<br /> I had my stroke five years ago when I was 24. So it was totally unexpected. I didn’t even know what a stroke was. To be honest, I didn’t really think about my health that much. I don’t even know the strokes science or anything like it never crossed my mind as a 24 year old girl. Anita Hsieh 2:39<br /> Like I was just doing my own thing, finishing off University getting into, you know, just applying for jobs and like going into the adult world. I didn’t expect myself to be hospitalized with a stroke. Bill 2:57<br /> I can imagine, what was life like? W