Stress + exhaustion + dehydration = a pseudo stroke phenomenon known as a complex migraine. I had all the symptoms of a stroke: couldn’t communicate, was confused... a lot, stared in fascination at pretty lights, didn’t know my own name, didn’t register that it was cold out (i.e. negative temperatures), and could only communicate when the spasming in my left brain subsided to a dull roar. Took a CT scan to prove I was going to be okay and there was no actual brain damage. Bottom line: I must learn to slow down and be kind to my body. I have limitations and that’s okay. The world does not need me to be Wonder Woman, but my children and family do need me to be Mom, sister, daughter, wife for as long as possible. #slowdown #strokeawareness #complexmigraine #bekindtoyourbody