Depression
Up to half of all stroke sufferers have significant depression after their stroke.
Depression is common. after stroke The most frequent reason is that stroke is a major trauma, associated with loss; loss of independence, function, money, job and sometimes relationships. Help is available from many sources including your family doctor, the Stroke Association, as well as family and friends. There are effective treatments which are described within the question answers here and also in the Depression section of NHS Direct online.
