My Journey Back to Life
A personal experience report on natural support during rehabilitation after hemiparesis
What I'm writing here is my very personal story – not medical advice, not a sales pitch, but simply my honest experiences with two supplements that supported my rehabilitation after stroke.
Perhaps my story will help other patients or their families. It's important for me to emphasize: Nothing replaces professional medical treatment. But sometimes additional paths can give new hope.
It started in Tokyo. January 2019. I was there on business, full of energy, exploring the fascinating city on foot. Shibuya, Ginza – I loved this pulsating metropolis. Nothing indicated that my life would completely change just a few months later.
Mallorca, August 2019: A jet ski accident that I now see as the trigger. Then the tongue twitching, the double vision, the diagnosis: Brainstem Cavernoma. A spontaneous hemorrhage in the most important part of my brain.
"I always thought things like this only happen to others. To older people. To unhealthy people. Not to me. I was fit, active, full of energy."
After surgery: Motionless, mute, dependent. My self-image changed from "majestic eagle" to "roadkill bird." One-sided paralysis – hemiparesis. Muscles that were no longer neurologically responsive.
During my rehabilitation, I realized: conventional therapy had reached its limits. My neurologically damaged muscles didn't respond to normal stimulation. But they responded to technology.
Instead of playing piano, I now write extensively on my computer keyboard. It's my new way of being creative and sharing my thoughts.
Traditional rehabilitation was important and necessary. But I was looking for anything that could additionally support my recovery. That's how I discovered the research on Alpha-GPC and L-Tyrosine.
Alpha-GPC was the first supplement I tried. After reading the Italian study with over 2,000 stroke patients, I became curious.
Alpha-GPC is a natural choline compound that can help the brain produce acetylcholine – an important neurotransmitter for memory and muscle function.
I started with 400 mg twice daily, later increased to 600 mg in the morning and 400 mg in the evening. Always in consultation with my neurologist.
"After about 3 weeks, I noticed that speaking required less effort. Words came more easily. For me, that was a small miracle."
The changes came slowly but steadily. First, my mental clarity improved. Then my speech became more fluent. After about two months, my physiotherapist also noticed improvements in coordination.
About three months after Alpha-GPC, I started with L-Tyrosine. My motivation here was purely scientific: L-Tyrosine is the precursor to dopamine, and studies show that the dopamine system is often disrupted after strokes.
After a stroke, I often felt unmotivated and tired. L-Tyrosine was supposed to help by providing the brain with the raw material for dopamine – the "motivation neurotransmitter."
I took 1,000-1,500 mg in the morning on an empty stomach, about an hour before my physiotherapy. The timing made a difference.
More motivation for exercises, less "brain fog," better concentration during therapy sessions.
The effects of L-Tyrosine were more subtle than those of Alpha-GPC, but definitely noticeable. Especially on days when I felt tired, it helped me stay motivated anyway.
I'm not a doctor, but as a tech-savvy person, I read extensively. Here are the studies that convinced me:
All studies and my personal experiences do not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before taking supplements.
My complete story and how revolutionary technology transformed my rehabilitation
Alpha-GPC and L-Tyrosine have become important building blocks of my rehabilitation for me. Not because they work miracles, but because they – in combination with professional therapy – brought small but meaningful improvements.
"For me, it was the right decision. Not because it's a miracle cure, but because it became part of my journey back to life."
If you've had similar experiences or have questions about my story, I'd be happy to exchange thoughts. On my website halbseitig.de I share more about my technology-assisted rehabilitation.
Remember: Every stroke is different, every recovery is individual. What worked for me may not work for everyone. Always consult your doctor!