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Thalamic Stroke Recovery Journey: Contraceptive Pill Risks and Advocacy, Jenn Williams

In this episode of the Recovery After Stroke podcast, Bill Gasiamis welcomes Jen Williams to share her incredible journey of thalamic stroke recovery. Jen recounts her 2016 experience when, at just 33 years old, she suffered a left thalamic ischemic stroke. Jen dives into the early symptoms, misdiagnoses, and the moment her life changed forever. She also discusses the emotional and physical challenges of thalamic stroke recovery, the importance of self-advocacy, and the significant impact of gratitude and community support on her journey. Jen also highlights a crucial aspect of her story: she was taking the contraceptive pill, which includes the risk of stroke as a side effect. Her experience underscores the importance of being aware of medication risks and advocating for thorough medical evaluations. Jen's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength needed to overcome such life-altering events. She emphasizes the importance of questioning medical professionals, understanding the potential risks of medications, and the necessity of a strong support system. Jen also touches on her work with the Brain Injury Association and the Middle People Project, aiming to provide resources for those who feel caught in the middle of the healthcare system. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in thalamic stroke recovery, stroke survivors, their families, and anyone wanting to understand the profound impacts of brain injuries and the incredible journeys of those who recover from them. Highlights: 00:00 Introduction Jenn Williams 02:48 The Beginning Of Thalamic Stroke Recovery Journey 16:20 Self-advocacy For Medical Care 35:36 Post Thalamic Stroke Recovery And Deficits 43:02 The Middle People Project 51:47 Pain Management And Personal Growth 1:08:50 Insomnia Causes And Solutions 1:17:14 The Hardest Thing About Stroke 1:28:16 Thalamic Stroke Recovery, Grief, And Resilience For more details and to download the full transcript and audio, click the link below... https://recoveryafterstroke.com/thala... ______________________________ 📙Get Your Copy Of, The unexpected way that a STROKE became THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED" by clicking the links below. 🇦🇺 Australia 🦘 https://bit.ly/47PXenA 🇺🇸 Amazon United States 💵 https://amzn.to/4aePvB7 🇬🇧 Amazon United Kingdom 👑 https://bit.ly/41AP1S9 🇨🇦 Amazon Canada 🏒 https://amzn.to/3GC2jE8 ✅ Get My NEW Book ✅ ✅ ✅ "the unexpected way that a STROKE became THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED, https://recoveryafterstroke.com/book/ Visit The Website: https://www.recoveryafterstroke.com Follow On Instagram:   / recoveryafterstroke