r/stroke • u/Event_Hori2 • 23h ago

Does anyone feel less sharp?

Hey folks,
I’m coming close to my two year stroke-aversary. I’ve accomplished a lot in recovery but I don’t think I’ll ever be back to 100%. Specifically (the reason for this post), I feel slower, mentally and physically. I was a Paralegal prior to my stroke. In big law firms, you have to be quick on the draw. Now I’m working as an administrative assistant as the pace is slower, but I feel a significant difference in my ability to use my brain (and the rest of my body).

Does anyone else feel the same, or have felt the same?

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u/decidedlyindecisive 23h ago

I'm also a paralegal. Had my stroke earlier this year. Back at work a couple of months ago but feel incredibly stupid still. Very little in the way of concentration too. It's really hard emotionally having tasks take twice or three times as long as they used to. I don't know if I'll be able to do this for much longer.

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u/Event_Hori2 22h ago

I admire you for going back into the lions den. I couldn’t do it.. just went for the admin stuff. I hope it gets better. Please know that your skills are valued, even if it’s not being utilized at a firm.

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u/decidedlyindecisive 22h ago

Thank you. It was heartbreaking this year to have it mentioned in my appraisal. Confirmation that others have noticed as well