The type of stroke I had "Perseveration"; What exactly is that?

Perseveration is repetitive and continuous behaviour, speech or thought that occurs due to changes in cognitive skills such as memory, attention, and mental flexibility.

Perseveration is a symptom of stroke that involves the unintentional repetition of a word, phrase, action, or feeling. It can occur in people who have had a traumatic brain injury or a stroke.

What causes perseveration?
* Damage to the frontal lobe of the brain, which is responsible for awareness and inhibition
* Difficulty shifting responses or switching to a different activity

What types of perseveration are there?
* Stuck-in-set: Uncontrolled repetition of a thought or topic
* Recurrent perseveration: Unintentional repetition of a behavior
* Continuous perseveration: Uncontrolled repetition of a feeling

How does perseveration affect a person?
* It can limit a person's ability to communicate
* It can make it difficult to carry out daily activities
* It can be harmful to a person's health and relationships

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