Ideal Reader of The Book
The ideal readers of this book are those individuals suffering from serious medical conditions and disabilities, their caregivers (be they medical caretakers or home caretakers), and the families of such individuals.
Traumatic Events
We all have traumatic events which we face in our lives. There are two perspectives to these events. These two perspectives are the patients’ perspective and there is the caregiver’s perspective. Here, in this chapter, I have covered my events.
Oh Shit!
Regardless of whether they were patients or caregivers, all the five hundred-plus people I interviewed had a similar reaction. This reaction occurred when medical professionals told them what had happened to them or what had happened to their loved
The Process
Everybody’s process is slightly different. Mine was specific to the fact that I had a birth defect, which turns out was asymptomatic. This defect had never been diagnosed before, and neither did I have any symptoms of it ever in my life, so it was as
Rehabilitation
You have undergone your surgery, and now your mind tells you that it’s time to return to your old routine, but your body tells you, “Not so fast, Mark!” The truth is that before you come back to your regular business, you would most likely need some sort
Find Your Fuel
In our lives, it is very important to face our traumas. If we run away from the traumas that we have faced in the past, they keep haunting us. The more we run from it, the more it keeps closing in on us. To survive another day, we must gather the strength to
Faith
One thing that is substantial for the success of the healing process is faith, which is immensely important. Without faith, a patient may not be able to recover and heal during their healing process. It is just as important for caregivers as it is for patients.
Stupid Things People Say to You
Some people will say stupid things to you, whether you’re a patient or a caregiver. By that, I mean silly and hurtful things that are not meant to be said or unintentional. I had a humorous incident where someone said something that left me confused.
Now What?
As I said, I’ve interviewed more than five hundred people for this book. Everyone said that there are several things that they should try to do after experiencing a traumatic event. Some of these are both for the patients receiving care and the caregivers.
Plan For The Worst And Hope For The Best
As we move closer to eventual losses, the need to ponder issues surrounding death may move more to the forefront. Indeed, when illness or accidents hit us, the issues of mortality and eventual loss may become inevitable. I’m not suggesting that
Caregivers Remorse
Over one-quarter of the adult population in the United States has provided care for a chronically ill, disabled, or elderly family member or friend during the past year. Based on current data from a report by the American Association of Retired People
Power of Positivity
Focusing on the positive in your life and drawing attention away from the negatives is necessary. Focus on where you are currently and not all the other terrible outcomes you could have faced. It’s normal to feel relief.