Why can’t I sleep after stroke? OT Answers

I had a stroke exactly one year ago today. Channels like yours have been invaluable for my rehab. I am very happy with my progress. I don't have any problem falling asleep, but I wake up quite often. I am not concerned by this, it is just something I manage. Thank you very much for caring!

Hello ..hi.. i'm from indonesia.. it's been 3 months since i had stroke and i always watch your channels too... it really help me recovering and improving .. thank you... first month i can't sleep very well too... and now the only disrupt me to sleep is just my upper arm gets painfull ..need to get comfortable sleep positions...i always do the exercise you share on this channel and it really help... love from indonesia

I realize that when I can get at least 6 hours straight sleep I can function sooo much better the next day. I used to feel fearful and anxious right after my stroke cause my stroke happened in my sleep. I woke up to half my body not being able to move😢😢😢. I was fighting these NAPS during the day but I'll give it a try from today. Thanks Elyse ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you for talking to us like we are real people, not just patients

Helpful as always!

As a result of listening to your excellent messaging following a stroke 15 months ago I have gained much positivity as it’s never been explained to me how I would cope with sleep problems and general rehab needs going forward. Please continue as it really does help me and millions of others. Many thanks Annie UK❤

Omg, I am alwayssss tired! Just passed 1 year in end of January. Doing PT & OT twice a week, still. Had a sleep test 2 weeks ago; waiting for results. Apnea is suspected. Anyway, this was helpful as always. I will make sure I sleep as much as needed while my brain heals.

Out of the blue, I had a stroke (TIA) 31 days ago. I have recently lost 56 pounds, I don't smoke or drink, and I do not have hypertension. I understand that since I had a lacunar stroke in the past, I'm probably going to succumb to a brain bleed sooner rather than later. What can I do? I sleep 7 hours every night, and my only external damage seems to be weakness and I'm just now able to walk. Thank you.

Thank you Elyse 😊

I hate the fact that I keep needing naps during the day. It's been almost 2 years since my stroke and I sometimes feel like I'm worse now than I was when I left rehab, when it comes to sleeping and pain. This channel has helped me deal with the changes so much. Thank you.

Hello, I have a question about twitching occurring in the fingers of the effected side Does it mean the hand is waking up and the brain is remembering that it moves or is it just that the small finger muscles are tired from physical therapy?

💖 ...and 🙏🙏🏽🙏🏼 for your worries.

Thank you

I finally realized the reason my sleep still sucks even 20 yrs post stroke. before my stroke I use to sleep on my stomach, but now my left arm shoulder are so tight I cant get comfortable on my stomach been sleeping on my back or side, I have also noticed since stroke I no longer dream.

Hello Elyse, Many thanks also for this interesting video. I don’t have problems with sleeping which usually happens quite easily and even more easily after going out as I feel exhausted when I’m back home. I also think the medications, especially one, given after the stroke, makes me tired and at times even sleepy, during the day. It’s unfortunately one of the adverse effects. This said, if I would become prone to insomnia, I’d definitely follow the breathing techniques you mentioned knowing they can relax and help to sleep.

I fall asleep just sitting and watching something. I have chronic fatigue and I sleep at night, but always feel I could sleep more.

I take at night Quetiapina 25mg to sleep better since i was at the rehabilitation enfermary.

Great video Elyse! You said 90 minute naps or 19 minute naps? Thank you

I'm 2+ years out from the stroke I had. For quite a while I was unable to get comfortable in bed due to pain or spasms. I would have to go sleep in a chair which helped but left me stiff as a board. I asked my doctor if I could try medical marijuana and she agreed. There has only been one time since I've been taking it that I have had to get up and sleep in a chair. I take a small dose, 0.20 - 0.25 cc nightly. It helps.

Thank you for all the information. My husband is exhausted after he eats a meal and takes at least a half hour to recover. Have you covered this in any of your videos. He has had two strokes within 9 months.