Working My Way Back to Me - E-book - ePub

On the morning of September 5, 2010, Dr. Lincoln Krochmal experienced a severe hemorrhagic stroke that, by all accounts, should have killed him. Having had no pre-existing risks, this incredibly unexpected event left him and his family scrambling to assess treatment options while managing a variety of expectations, hopes, and fears. As an accomplished physician, Dr. Krochmal has a unique perspective on the stroke-recovery journey that emphasizes truth and reality over hearsay and misperceptions when it comes to the immediate period after injury, the near- and longer-term recovery period, and the long-term outlook for stroke and TBI patients.
This hope-filled guide serves as an invaluable primer for those longing to lead a truly meaningful life after suffering a stroke or TBI. By combining his experience with tactical suggestions for other patients, families, and caregivers, Working My Way Back to Me helps stroke and TBI survivors come to terms with their "new normal, " access helpful perspectives and resources, and work their way back to a life they love.