24. Stroke and Anxiety: Learning to Navigate Social Anxiety after Experiencing a Stroke

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Welcome to episode 24 of "Lovable Survivor"! In today's episode, we will be delving into the topic of anxiety and exploring various strategies for coping with it. I'm your host, Will Schmierer, and I'm excited to share my personal journey with anxiety and how it has shaped my life after experiencing a stroke. While I am not a medical professional, I will be shedding light on my own experiences and the tools I have found helpful in managing anxiety. From social anxiety to the fear of being a burden on loved ones, we will be covering a range of anxieties that many of us can relate to. Join me as we navigate the rollercoaster of emotions, setbacks, and triumphs on the path to recovery. Grab your headphones and let's dive into this empowering conversation.
"Anxiety and Impostor Syndrome: "Anxiety comes in all shapes, sizes, forms, it does not discriminate. It is very similar, I find, to impostor syndrome. You could be doing something for 20, 30, 40 years. And even though you think you're a pro, you're not, or you think you're a pro, and then all of a sudden you find yourself getting nervous, or awkward or, you know, just that little angel and demon on your shoulders, something just kinda pops up. It creeps out of nowhere."
❇️ Key topics and bullets
- Anxiety coping strategies and advice
- Importance of building awareness around anxiety
- Recognizing various forms of anxiety
- Seeking advice from medical professionals
- Personal experience with anxiety after a stroke
- Buried emotions surfacing during a stroke
- Not officially diagnosed with anxiety
- Sharing personal strategies for managing anxiety
- Dealing with social anxiety post-stroke
- Social anxiety being a new challenge in life
- Insecurity in younger years, growing confidence in high school
- Family dynamics and concerns after a stroke
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