Anosognosia

Tips from survivors: “Looking back, I didn’t realize how much help I needed — patience from others made all the difference.”

A lack of awareness of one’s own deficits after stroke.

A person may deny or not recognize weakness, paralysis, or other impairments, and may attempt activities that aren’t safe.

Stroke affects brain regions involved in self-awareness, most commonly in the right hemisphere.

Relatively common in certain types of stroke, especially right-sided brain injuries.

Structured rehabilitation, safety supervision, consistent feedback, and education for both survivor and caregivers.

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