Strokecast

This week, I talk with Gerrit Barrere about a huge number of topics. Gerrit survived 2 strokes in 2003. We discuss: Gerrit's stroke story How stroke affected his work Emotional lability and pseudo bulbar affect Stroke Recovery Support Group benefits Demographic shift in stroke Power of stories Tips for new survivors Before we go further, I do want to give a little content warning. At about the 17 minute mark, we have some discussion of suicidal thoughts. If you find yourself experiencing such thoughts, please talk with your doctor, counselor or any of your therapists. They can help you get the help you need. Remember, your brain may not be giving you the best input after a stroke. Depression is particularly common in folks post-stroke, and, as Wil Wheaton of Star Trek fame often says, "Depression Lies." But back to Gerrit. I met Gerrit through the Seattle Young Adult Stroke Survivors group. He's led it for many years and helped hundreds of people connect with one another in that time. After 13