Did You Know? invisible aspects of Ataxia

Ataxia, Did You Know?

English - September 20, 2017 15:08 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB
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what comes to mind when you think of the invisible aspects of Ataxia:

Fatigue

Guilt

Difficulty maintaining relationships

Difficulty multitasking and keeping track of things

Emotions

Overstimulation

Fatigue:

Exhausted – need to rest frequently during the day – feel guilty

Live by the clock – prioritize your energy

Speech not understood; exhausting to repeat myself

Eating is exhausting – takes a lot of energy not to choke

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