Simple Breathing Exercises to Manage Anxiety After Stroke

Anxiety is a common side effect of stroke, especially considering people can worry about having another stroke.Research indicates that roughly 20% of stroke survivors may have anxiety-related issues.After stroke, I’ve found a variety of breathing exercises to be helpful in navigating the frustrating challenges that a stroke can cause, including anxiety.In this episode, I’ll be discussing two simple breathing patterns that have helped me work through some post-stroke anxiety.For more information on post-stroke anxiety and the breathing exercises I’ve mentioned, be sure to review the links and resources in this article: https://strokerecoveryrehab.com/2024/09/01/simple-breathing-practices-to-manage-anxiety-after-stroke/For more stroke recovery resources, read the free monthly newsletter at https://strokerecoveryrehab.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strokerecoveryrehab.substack.com