Stroke of Awareness

Depression

Is It Getting Dark in Here?

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on August 29, 2021

How to dig out from the potential depression resulting from a stroke.

Fear

A Tale of Two Illnesses

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on July 23, 2021

Can we change the conversation about mental illness?

Caregiving

My Partner Had a Stroke

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on June 25, 2021

A stroke takes a profound toll on family members and caregivers. How can you best support the stroke survivor and yourself during the healing journey?

Body Image

Post-Stroke Body Image: 'I’m Tired of Hating My Own Body'

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on May 26, 2021

Strategies to help you begin to accept your body after a stroke and move toward a more positive body image.

Guilt

The Challenges of Living with an Invisible Illness

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on April 17, 2021

How to cope with the questions, judgment, fatigue, and guilt that sometimes accompany an invisible illness or disability.

Grief

Grief After Stroke

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on March 18, 2021

Regaining confidence after losing your career, mobility, and independence.

Anxiety

How Can I Cope With All the Stimuli in Public Places?

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on February 15, 2021

Strategies to recognize and handle sensory overload.

Identity

Exploring Loss of Identity—Post-Stroke

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on January 9, 2021

What to do when I’m not sure who I am now.

Guilt

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Or Is It?

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on December 10, 2020

What strategies will help me survive the holidays after a stroke?

Anger

Frustration 101: Keeping Your Glass From Overflowing

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on November 19, 2020

How to deal with daily frustrations without losing it on those around you.

Loneliness

Fighting the Loneliness of Stroke

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on October 28, 2020

Transform your lonely moments into positive outcomes.

Anger

Taming Anger After a Stroke

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on September 30, 2020

Recognize when anger is taking over and learn how to express it.

Relationships

Resuming Intimacy After Stroke

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on September 12, 2020

Is it possible to have an intimate relationship after stroke?

Health

Let's Talk About Pain

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on August 26, 2020

How to help your health care professional understand your pain.

Anxiety

Can I Ease Anxiety by Practicing Mindfulness?

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on August 12, 2020

I'm struggling with the effects of a stroke, COVID anxiety, and anxiety in general. How can I start living more in the moment to improve overall health?

Cognition

Stroke Survivor or Stroke Victim: Is There a Difference?

Angie Collins-Burke, RN, and Suzanne Cronkwright on July 19, 2020

Do you view yourself as a stroke victim or stroke survivor? Check out how a mindset shift can go a long way toward changing your progress.