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Emotions after a Stroke
Many stroke survivors find it harder to control their emotions following their stroke. This is called Emotionalism. You can get help to understand and manage this.
This page shares some information from the Stroke Association to help you. More information is available on their website: click here.
What are the signs of Emotionalism?
Crying or laughing for no reason
Expressing your emotions more strongly than you actually feel them
Feeling like you have no control over your emotions
Having emotions that seem out of place - like laughing at something inappropriate or swearing when you didn’t before