What are the signs and symptoms of a left hemispheric stroke?
Having a left sided stroke may make it hard for you to do your usual activities. You may have trouble paying attention, remembering things, or solving problems. You may also have any of the following: • Depression: You may feel sad most of the time after your stroke. You may also feel tired, have trouble sleeping, or not feel like eating. You may choose to stay away from your family, friends, or other people. You may lack emotion or have thoughts of killing yourself. • Language problems: You may have trouble speaking or you may not be able to talk. When someone is talking, you may not be able to understand what they are saying. You may also have trouble reading or writing. You may find it hard to recognize letters, numbers, or words. You may not know words when they are spelled out loud. You may also find it hard to name certain objects or understand the meaning of certain gestures. • Loss of purposeful movement: You may not be able to move the way you want to. You may find it hard to
