Aphasia (caused by stroke) – Part 1

“Stroke is really deadly, serious stuff. High-blood pressure. That was it. I was caught in Korea, hospitalized, and I didn’t wake up two weeks and three months spent in hospital. I had it bad. Stroke (and it caused my aphasia) is super hard.

I want to be as healthy as possible in order to beat my stroke.”

(Read about it more here: “Health…I never knew”)

[I can’t figure out what my “health” beginning should be for my regular blog post. Any suggestions?]

“The most common type of nonfluent aphasia is Broca’s aphasia (see figure). People with Broca’s aphasia have damage that primarily affects the frontal lobe of the brain. They often have right-sided weakness or paralysis of the arm and leg because the frontal lobe is also important for motor movements.

People with Broca’s aphasia may understand speech and know what they want to say, but they frequently speak in short phrases that are produced with great effort.

They often omit small words, such as “you”, “is,” “and” and “the.”

For example, a person with Broca’s aphasia may say, “Walk dog,” meaning, “I will take the dog for a walk,” or “book book two table,” for “There are two books on the table.”

People with Broca’s aphasia typically understand the speech of others well. Because of this, they are often aware of their difficulties and can become easily frustrated.“

(What types of aphasia are there? Aphasia)

I get around a lot on my own (not like I used to, but I am getting there). I use this for my Aphasia (which is caused by my stroke).

I use this for my introduction, taxis, first meetings, and anywhere I need an intro to somebody. I use “Google Notebook” on my mobile phone and notebook/computer. And keep it in my wallet.

제(내)가 뇌출혈에 의한 실어증으로 말을 아직 자유롭게 하지 못합니다. 지능적으로는 문제가 없어 듣고 이해하는 데는 아무 문제가 없습니다

영어는 문제가 없고, 간단한 한국말은 이해합니다. 영어 와 한국어를 다시 배워야 합니다. 어렵습니다. 그러나 접점 좋아지고 있습니다. 시간이 좀 걸릴 것 같습니다. 파이팅!!

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I have aphasia (caused by my stroke). My intelligence is in tact. So, I listen and understand no problem. (Perfect in English, but simple Korean only.)

Speaking is my problem. I have to relearn English and Korean. And it’s hard.
I’m getting better, and it will take time.

(Improving or stay the same? I’m up for criticism)

It sucks. I know. But what can I do? Just keep “Fighting!!”.

I have broken into this area:

• • speaking (expressive aphasia) – ARGH!!! (my main problem!!)

• • reading (“It”, “that”, “the”, “you/r” “to”, etc. and words that can connect is a problem. I’m working on it.)

• • writing (I don’t think I have a problem. Hmm… right hand is my problem, and I will deal with this problem, eventually.

• • understanding (receptive aphasia) (Thankfully, I never had a problem. Whew!)

• • remember names (I’m working on it.)

• • using numbers (I’m working on it.)

• • dealing with money (I’m working on it.)

• • telling the time (I’m working on it.)

and

• English and Korea is tough for me.

I get so confused translation into Korean/English and English/Korean. Normally, pre-stroke, I do it fine with a couple errors, but all-and-all fine. Post-stroke, I am miserable. I cannot do it at all. The translated get all screwed up in my head. I don’t know what to do. So, I’m try various things, but I don’t know. (Any suggestions?)

• English speaking: 10 – 20%+  (It goes up and down. I’m working it.)
• Korean speaking: 1%+(arrgh!)
• English hearing: 100% – perfect!
• Korea hearing: 50% (arrgh!)

The real problem is I can listens good enough in the Korean, but I can NOT in reply in Korean! That is frustrating beyond belief. < ARGH >

I’m getting better and maan, is it hard.

That’s it.

Check with me later on, and we can see how I have progressed.

Fighting!!!

[How long has the title (current article) been like that??? I’ll think I should leave it… Give me a reminder for what I was during the aphasias. Raawrrr!!]