Life With Aphasia: I Lost The Ability To Communicate, Now I'm Fighting To Regain It

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2 жыл бұрын

In 2016, Nicholas Tan suffered multiple strokes in a horrific road accident, which severely damaged his brain’s language faculties. Although his intelligence was intact, he woke up unable to read, write, or even recognise numbers.
He has aphasia, a communication disorder that affects one’s ability to express and comprehend language. The invisible condition is caused by brain damage typically as a result of stroke, trauma, or early onset dementia.
“You can tell from his facial expression he understands, but the moment he opens his mouth, the words just come out as one word,” said his mother, Pauline Tan, 65.
Although speech therapy has helped him to recover basic language skills over several years, Nicholas remains socially withdrawn, having lost the confidence to hold conversations at length.
Now, at 40, the former entrepreneur attends non-profit group Aphasia SG’s Chit Chat Sessions that provide persons with aphasia (PWA) a safe space to practise speaking and fight loneliness.
“Even though we know it's not the equivalent of talking to a mental health professional … he gets to meet people his age who also have the same condition,” said Evelyn Khoo, a speech therapist who founded Aphasia SG.
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@timcarosi7043
@timcarosi7043 11 ай бұрын
I have aphasia and had to to very similar for my language and speech. After almost five years, I still work with clinicians and speech to help my recovery. Nicholas, It is slow and hard work. Your are doing so well.
@summerc.5369
@summerc.5369 2 жыл бұрын
For someone who's had to relearn the alphabet and numbers after the accident in 2016, Nicholas has made great strides in regaining his language skills. He is young and still has a lot of firing power in his brain to make connections and reprogram itself. Besides, he has a very good support system, including his parents, family, and speech therapist. Thank you for spreading awareness about this condition, CNA.
@zaizaimum5575
@zaizaimum5575 2 жыл бұрын
Thank Nicholas and family for sharing your journey with us. Your perseverance is inspiring. With the gift of speech, I hope we will not take it for granted and be mindful of using kind words with one another.
@fansizhe9997
@fansizhe9997 2 жыл бұрын
Well said!!!👍🙏😍I agree with you!!!🙏🙏🤩
@sleepy_dobe
@sleepy_dobe 2 жыл бұрын
My heart breaks for them. I can only imagine the frustration they feel inside, knowing that they still possess the intelligence to do and accomplish a lot more but the condition is hindering them. Can you imagine, knowing you have the knowledge and capability to do something, but yet are not able to do it or even explain it to someone else so they can do it? It kills you from the inside. The psychological pain they go thru' everyday. I applaud Aphasia SG's efforts to help them manage and relearn how to speak and recognise words, but I wonder if there is anything else that can be done to better integrate aphasia sufferers into society so that they may perhaps feel a better sense of self-worth, dignity and independence.
@Jay-ru2cw
@Jay-ru2cw 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story… It create an awareness of this community. Grateful towards the group of volunteer speech therapy who organizes the monthly chit chat session for people like Nicholas. Hope that more companies can support these good causes too. May Nicholas and his parents stay healthy and strong.
@Xffern
@Xffern 2 жыл бұрын
The first thing that comes to my mind is how annoyed I get with people who are unable to convey their meaning across in the right phrases or even fast enough. I will remind myself to be patient so that I don’t add on or worsen when they are already having such a hard time. How much effort does being patient or showing empathy takes….
@cathhl2440
@cathhl2440 2 жыл бұрын
👍Very encouraging!
@somethingaboutbeaute
@somethingaboutbeaute 2 жыл бұрын
Very brave of you to admit. Most people wouldn’t. 👍🏼🙂
@corymorris798
@corymorris798 10 ай бұрын
You get annoyed? Try being the person who cannot get the message out. My communication skills have become so bad that I don’t go out
@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783
@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783 4 ай бұрын
​@@corymorris798 I'm learning about this for a family member. I'm wondering if learning sign language would help because it forms me neuro pathways and gives an alternative to language. When I'm under stress my mind knows what I'm trying to say, I see it even, but words fail me and it's... Well... You seem like you know very well how it feels. Encourage yourself in time with God and know if others were in your shoes they'd have eyes to see and understand, maybe if we were in their shoes, we wouldn't. Give grace and forgiveness. Prayers God will comfort and strengthen you. 🙏🏻💜😊💙🥀
@86_beans
@86_beans 2 жыл бұрын
Wishing you all my best, Nicholas! And such a supportive family too.
@eddiensw
@eddiensw 2 жыл бұрын
All the best Nicholas and family. May you find strength and recovery!
@user-cw4mf1ub9n
@user-cw4mf1ub9n 2 жыл бұрын
I'm rooting for you Nicholas! Such a heart breaking story and really really touched by the parents and the community for their support!
@agneschua1289
@agneschua1289 2 жыл бұрын
All the best, Nicholas! You have a loving and supportive family. Tks for the informative video.
@alicia_hohoho
@alicia_hohoho 2 жыл бұрын
I feel so proud of him and all his progress :,) Nicholas you can do it!
@dougoinsg
@dougoinsg 2 жыл бұрын
many blessings to you Nicholas, and to your parents. Thanks Aphasia SG for all you do ❤🌈
@IAm-NotHear
@IAm-NotHear 2 жыл бұрын
Hang in there Nicholas. Pulling for you
@cathhl2440
@cathhl2440 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us!
@beverlylumley4150
@beverlylumley4150 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, be strong, stay safe. Canada
@fisharefriends598
@fisharefriends598 2 жыл бұрын
Stay strong. You are a legend!!
@mabellee424
@mabellee424 2 жыл бұрын
Feel sorry for this family. Thank you for the 💝 of his parents and the community’s help. You can make it, Nicholas with the 💖 from everyone!
@Yacob_mohd
@Yacob_mohd 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you & your family Nicholas. You won my heart ❤️
@IronManGodisgood
@IronManGodisgood 2 жыл бұрын
You and your family are in my heart ♥️, thoughts and prayers 🙏.
@yeoweehuathuat8926
@yeoweehuathuat8926 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t give up! Take baby step ! Be patience.believe in yourself !
@vinayak7435
@vinayak7435 2 жыл бұрын
You know what’s great, even though the parents are understandably in grief about his condition, I didn’t for a moment see a hint of feeling of being a victim of misfortune on Nicholas’ face and was constantly trying to improve upon himself like we all should. Respect!
@JayJay-st1jj
@JayJay-st1jj 2 жыл бұрын
I wish all the best to Nicholas and everyone suffering from this :(
@luisangeloartatesabergas4332
@luisangeloartatesabergas4332 Жыл бұрын
Aphasia!!! You are so awesome!
@glovesem8204
@glovesem8204 2 жыл бұрын
all the best Nicholas
@nyimachoedon4875
@nyimachoedon4875 2 жыл бұрын
May God bless you and heal you soon, Nicholas! 🌈 ❤️
@TheCatAteMyShoe
@TheCatAteMyShoe 4 ай бұрын
"I love Mommy and Daddy." That's so precious! 🥰
@roymorgan7773
@roymorgan7773 5 ай бұрын
Praying for you.
@josephfong6018
@josephfong6018 2 жыл бұрын
加油 Nicholas! Best Wishes
@knock-knockwhosthere9933
@knock-knockwhosthere9933 2 жыл бұрын
This family is giving me some Dom Toretto vibes. God Bless and All the Best to Y'all.
@pohyokelo
@pohyokelo 2 жыл бұрын
I had a temporary episode of aphasia. I can tell it is so very scary.
@rashaunjones1027
@rashaunjones1027 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder does Bruce Willis knows about this , thank you for informing me it was very interesting.
@geraldball8997
@geraldball8997 6 ай бұрын
Hope you have a miracle
@junlew2296
@junlew2296 2 жыл бұрын
Hopes he could make it..
@corymorris798
@corymorris798 10 ай бұрын
As an adult with a feeding tube I have not been able to find any support for my situation. I struggle with eating orally because of dysphasia. Most sites or support services are specifically designed for children or the caregivers of infants. I feel like an outcast and it’s hard to find any good resources. I am a 33 year old male who was diagnosed with drug resistant right temporal lobe epilepsy. Then recently I was diagnosed with a rare seizure genetic disorder called VPS13A. I have struggled with uncontrollable weight loss. I have been using a g tube for over 6 months and have been struggling to gain or maintain my weight . i am currently on a very vigorous diet and I’m not sure if I can continue to do it without results. I have a follow up with my doctor to discuss my options and I don’t know how to explain that I am exhausted..
@boyan619
@boyan619 Жыл бұрын
The three most common types of aphasia are: Broca's aphasia. Wernicke's aphasia. Global aphasia1.
@corymorris798
@corymorris798 4 ай бұрын
Learning sign language is an opinion but it requires others to learn it as well. There are many apps that have type to speech options. I have a app that I can use through the phone and type my conversation
@patnewson6908
@patnewson6908 10 ай бұрын
At what point can it be determined that Nicholas has stroke or dementia-related aphasia? My husband, 83, in same situation. Been a year now & he is slightly improved. I hope i’s not dementia. Nicholas is several years along - is it still possible he has dementia?
@AphasiaHomeExercises
@AphasiaHomeExercises 2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear your husband has made progress in his recovery! Aphasia can be caused by many different things. People with dementia can experience aphasia, but there are many people with aphasia who do NOT have dementia. Talk to your family's doctor about your husband's symptoms!
@hectorkeezy1633
@hectorkeezy1633 2 жыл бұрын
I have had two bloodclots in my brain . It is a hard thing to deal witth… 🇩🇰💁🏻‍♂️🇩🇰🐶
@shannoncarmody3805
@shannoncarmody3805 Жыл бұрын
Sign language and music maybe helpful in combination and or maybe by themselves. A speech therapist and or doctor
@d3fnubatm
@d3fnubatm 2 жыл бұрын
Sad
@junc2191
@junc2191 2 жыл бұрын
Oh no
@leehyunsong7001
@leehyunsong7001 2 жыл бұрын
More like his language partition got reformatted. Need many years to learn them back.
@jovimathews
@jovimathews 10 ай бұрын
What can innocent help, if she/he has a narcissist somewhere else
@roymorgan7773
@roymorgan7773 5 ай бұрын
Fight
@kinw5548
@kinw5548 2 жыл бұрын
Scalp acupuncture can help.
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