Depression after stroke can be debilitating
Roughly a year ago my cousin had a stroke. It shocked and scared everyone in the family because nobody saw it coming. Prior to her stroke she worked at a school, but has yet to return to work. She's made great progress physically, though she still has weakness in one arm. But her bubbly, effusive, and gregarious personality has never quite been the same since the stroke. According to an Australian study, depression can disable stroke patients almost as much as physical issues. The study followed 210 stroke patients. Of those who eventually went back to work, 33% were diagnosed with post-stroke depression. 45% of those who didn't return to work were diagnosed with depression.
Rheumatoid arthritis played a big role in my house growing up -- my dad suffered from it and when I say suffered, I mean suffered. Horribly. He struggled with everyday things--writing, chores, walking down the stairs--and just couldn't do many of the physical activities he used to. So if you have the disease, I really feel for you. 
Many people each year have miniature stokes that don't cause complete disablement, but do cause hospitalization and rehabilitation. In 
Try not to have a stroke (aided by healthy lifestyle choices), but if your body wards off that sentiment and has one anyway, try to wait until the weekend. New research states that strokes occurring on weekend days are more deadly than weekday strokes.
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