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Swearing, singing and 'automatic speech'

Even if you can't say very much, you may find yourself swearing a lot.

This can happen even though you rarely swore before the stroke.

The stroke has damaged your brain's ability to control what you say.

Sometimes people who have aphasia don't know that they're swearing.

Understand that swearing is one of the effects of the stroke.
Make sure those around you understand why you are having difficulties. Perhaps show them this page of the website.

Often, this problem eases with time.

Even if you find it a struggle to talk, you may find yourself able to sing or recite:

This speech is automatic. These words lie deep in your memory.

After a stroke, it's easier for your brain to find these patterns than the things you actually want to say.