Bret Michaels Discusses Brain Hemorrhage Recovery

Recording artist Bret Michaels talks about the challenges of recovering from his brain hemorrhage in 2010.
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[@springazul]

I had one too just this past summer (2016), I'm one of the lucky people that have survived and I'm so thankful. I promised I am going to change to become a better person and make God proud of me.

[@barbaravyse660]

Just had a SAH last month.

[@zeezlebops]

@@barbaravyse660 did you fully recover ?

[@barbaravyse660]

@@zeezlebops yes thank god I recovered completely. Thanks.

[@zeezlebops]

@@barbaravyse660 lucky :/

[@amirziadi471]

Did you recovred by a surgery ?

[@Ireland2872]

seems like a very humble person! also has my respect

[@mscampbell6998]

I'm really glad he survived . I always find myself wanting to keep up with him..he ROCKS..such a gorgeous soul

[@nicolecooper745]

He has been through alot and so have I but his music kept me going I had back surgery and Achilles tendon surgery, thanks so much bret. You are awesome sauce.

[@nicolecooper745]

You are so welcomed 💖

[@zakkrejci5402]

Until it happens to you, you have no ideal how much your life has completely changed no matter how hard to try to pretend that you are still the same person when that is the farthest from the truth. But to protect those you love you learn to cover up the severe damage it has caused you in your brain and thought process and how hard it is to pretend that you are your old self when you are so far from being the person you once were. Especially where you start getting Dementia and have to pretend that as had as it is that you can remember things that came to you once so easily but each day it gets worse and worse but it is a secret you have to hold inside of yourself to protect family and friends so they do not worry about you. It is a life long lifestyle that never gets better. All I can do is pray that is does not progress too fast and I can survive on my own for as long as possible and hide my pain and suffering from my family and friends.

[@preyes90]

Hey I hope you’re doing better. As someone that’s been though this before is there something a family member can do or say to ease those feelings of having to hide how you feel?

[@sarahsahar5622]

thank you so much for saying that because that is real talk!

[@luhoffma8836]

wow he has overcome a lot

[@maureenjanousek9088]

I had one in March 2019 and survived. After 6 months of intensive medical care as well as therapy and excellent home care I am well on the road to recovery too. Stay strong Brett, you have survived in excellent condition and will go on to do great things. Bless you!

[@mikaylaf.6099]

maureen janousek do you go to rehab/physical therapy? how bad was your brain hemorrhage?

[@zeezlebops]

How did you recover? I feel better physically but so tired and out of it and it’s making me so sad and scared

[@lauragarrett714]

Always keep you and your daughters in my prayers...music is life❤❤❤

[@barbaravyse660]

Wow this guy has lived 9 lives!

[@jeffgraves1793]

Bret is my hero I had 3 brain aneurysm

[@dude14377]

My mum had a haemorrhage this past week and she has been saying some weird things. She is completely normal as in she's already out of the ICU and is able to talk normally but she is very physically weak and some of the things she says either makes no sense or can't remember stuff she should know - is this normal? I know it has only been a week but it feels like a lifetime!

[@AshleyJeffersonAshleyJefferson]

Hey! How is your mom doing?

[@tejanochris]

I had two brain unruptured aneurysms that were detected by accident. I didnt even know I had them. I was given the option of waiting or taking action. I chose taking action. Glad I did. Many people dont know they have them until they rupture. Not good. Diabetes is a big factor and so is stress that brings up your high blood pressure. If you keep getting headaches insist to your doctor to do imaging of your brain. If you have high blood pressure. Have it done too. Just my two cents worth.

[@DanielSalazar-rk8rs]

mri?

[@trentsteel1542]

My wife just had one after having our son a little over a week ago. She can open her eyes and move her hands. She can say a few words. I’m in America she’s in the Philippines. I have to wait another 2 weeks to see her and the baby. I couldn’t get an emergency plane ticket because all of my student loans went to her hospital bills. My life’s savings is in her Filipino account but she’s not well enough and no one can access it. My mind is going into some dark places. How long does recovery take? I mean as far as being at least maybe 75% present? It’s been like 9 days 😢

[@DibaCity]

is she survive?

[@samanthasims7123]

God bless u sir

[@tracygoad2281]

I survived. Also. I was parlizwd4 yrs

[@bethsails216]

@ Jack Sprat - why are you spewing such hate? Lots of people have trademarks. He doesn't look any different as ...always? I feel sorry for you, sitting behind your monitor with nothing better to do than make nasty comments.

[@knowledgeberakah1728]

Before i had this i was angry about my past.Now im nomad n bout to travel

[@carrieadams7073]

Love him

[@TheMtpleasantbc]

2020, massive brain bleed, keep pushing

[@lizgilsrud8983]

I. Bret. Michaels. This. Is. Elizabeth. Gilsrud. From. Wyoming. I. Got. Your. Picture. On. Messager. You. Where. Showing. Me. You. Are. Going. On. Touer. In. April. 5. Of. This. Year. That. Is. Great. Babies. Keep. Rock in. You. Are. My. Rock. And. Roll. Man. I. Love. You. Like. I. Said. Happy. Centimes. Early. From. Elizabeth. Gilsrud. From. Wyoming.

[@USMC_BABE38]

I never knew this

[@carolheadrick6846]

Hang in there l got your back

[@canadianmob590]

WIG!

[@DR676767]

Yeah, so who cares

[@canadianmob590]

@@DR676767 the wig foundation cares