telling my story

Thank you all for watching and listening to my story. I feel very grateful and lucky to have had the resources and family support to be able to deal with this as quickly as I did. I wanted to make this video to share more info and a few resources below to turn to if you have gone or are going through something similar. RESOURCES: ★Get Regular Check-ups. Routine visits with a health care provider are an important part of taking care of our health. ★Check with your local Planned Parenthood health center about the services they offer at https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center. ★Learn About the Stroke Warning Signs and Symptoms. Use the letters in F.A.S.T to spot a stroke: F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven? A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? T = Time to call 911 ★Learn more about stroke awareness, cardiovascular health and things to look out for - like PFOs - at heart.org. If your current healthcare provider is not familiar with PFOs and how they can relate to strokes, try reaching out to your local university hospital for more info. ★Join the Movement to Make Health Care Accessible for Everyone. 50% of people across the globe lack access to essential health care. Partners in Health works to provide high quality health care to those who need it most. Get involved at https://www.pih.org/get-involved. ★Health Scares Can Feel Lonely. Reach Out if You or a Loved One Are Struggling. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the NAMI HelpLine 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Mon-Fri from 10am-10pm ET. Or visit https://nami.org/help to chat online.