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My Blood Pressure And Cycling :Which Is Keeping Me Sane Through Lockdown

April 27, 2020

Approximately two years ago I had a stroke which ultimately was caused by high blood pressure. Of course with high blood pressure you have no idea anything is wrong until something happens such as a stroke or worse. Thankfully I recovered without any lasting problems, but to keep my blood pressure at an acceptable level…

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Doctors, Medications How Life Has Changed This Year

December 11, 2018

My life seems to be a circle of doctors appointments, having blood taken at regular intervals and the constant thought of have I taken my medications today, which I find incredibly irritating. Life this year has changed for me beyond what I thought it would. It’s a strange feeling because I no longer feel like…

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I Just Don’t Feel The Man I Was

September 4, 2018

Since I had a stroke earlier this year so much has changed about the way I feel about myself. It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when and how I have changed, I just don’t feel the same. With the year of ill-health I have experienced it has made me put my life in perspective, but it…

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My Mental State After My 24 Hours In Resus

April 6, 2018

It has been a few days since I spent my 24 hours in resus, and the reality of what happened to me having a stroke at my age has started to mess with my head. It’s been very difficult to come to terms with the thought that this could have been so much more serious,…

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My 24 Hours In Resus

April 4, 2018

The last 24 hours of my life have taught me how very fragile life can be, and how quickly you can go from being a fit and healthy person and then at the speed of light how quickly you can become very ill and this is without little or no notice. On Monday evening just…

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