[Host] Having a stroke can challenge you in many ways.

Lots of change and uncertainty can make it hard to stay positive and hopeful.

But getting a little more support can help.

Try to use this video as a chance to think about who may be able to help you and what kind of help you'd like.

Maybe you could use day-to-day help with errands and tasks.

Or maybe you could use more emotional support.

[Julia] "I hate having to depend on anyone.

But recently I asked my neighbor to help with a few things around the house.

She said she's glad to help.

And it's a big relief for my son He can't keep taking time off from work."

[Host] Lots of people feel good when they help others.

But you have to give them the chance.

It may be that your family, friends, and neighbors are waiting for an opportunity to give back.

They may even feel left out if you don't reach out.

Without your guidance, they may feel unsure about how to help.

[Host] And it's not just about helping out Your loved ones also care about how you're feeling.

And while you're healing you can expect to have lots of different feelings.

[Ray] "My wife kept telling me, 'You don't listen.' What she didn't understand until I explained it is that it's a lot harder for me to keep three things in my head now."

[Host] Sometimes if you open up and try to help others understand how you're feeling it makes things feel a little easier.

And it might help you give yourself a break so you don't expect the things that you used to expect.

[Walter] "I'm slower now, and it takes me longer to do things.

But I don't let that limit me.

I've given myself new challenges that fit this chapter of my life.

And you know what?

I get a lot of satisfaction from my new challenges."

[Host] Reaching out for extra support the emotional kind or the hands-on kind may help give you the lift you need to stay hopeful about making progress.

What do you think Do you have any ideas about how a little more support could help you?