Stoke Survivor
So as annoying as it is to say I am a survivor it’s the only thing I could think to title this with.
After months of trying to get my body back in shape and eating right, I even got a trainer then he moved, something crazy happened to me.
I had a stroke.
They still don’t really know why but are pretty sure that it was a perfect storm of being on birth control, history of migraines and headaches, un-diagnosed high blood pressure, narrowing blood vessel in my right occipital lobe, and a blood clot. If you want a more in-depth story check out my videos on youtube about my experience. Though I don’t have any lasting physical or mental issues from the stroke it does complicate many other aspects of my life. Like pregnancy and future surgeries and things. There is a lot of medications I can’t take due to what I have to take daily to keep my blood pressure in check. Also it means at the age of 24 I have regular doctor appointments when I shouldn’t have to do that until like 40 like normal people. I am not complaining at all because I am so lucky it wasn’t worse and that I still am myself and nothing is really wrong with me.
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzcAULGdIgo&t=3s
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6_ZG48B-Y8
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB2YP1sgPmI
Also if anyone has any kind of similar issues go to your doctor. I am positive I have had at least two strokes before this one but never had a bad enough reaction to seek medical attention. It is okay to be worried and go to the ER.
Be safe!