Do stroke victims sleep a lot?

It is very common for stroke survivors to sleep a lot, especially in the first few months. The brain needs immense energy to heal and rewire itself after such a major event. Let them rest, but make sure they are waking up for their meals and scheduled medications.

In my years of supporting stroke support groups, excessive sleep is one of the most reported behaviors. The brain is working overtime to rebuild neural pathways, which causes extreme fatigue. However, if they are unusually difficult to wake up, please inform their neurologist immediately.

My grandfather survived a stroke last year and he literally slept all day for the first two months. The doctor told us it's completely normal because the brain is healing. Just ensure they are staying hydrated and doing their light exercises when they are awake.

When my uncle was recovering, he would fall asleep right after having his favorite soft khichdi. The fatigue is real after a stroke, and digestion takes energy too. Keep their meals light and nutritious so their body can rest comfortably.

Having recently recovered from a mild stroke myself, I can tell you the exhaustion is unbelievable. Even a 10-minute physiotherapy session felt like I had run a marathon, and I just had to sleep immediately. It is a necessary part of the healing process, so please let them sleep.