Do's & Don'ts of Hypoglycemia by Roberta Ruggerio

Author:Roberta Ruggerio [Ruggiero, Roberta]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-88391-265-2
Publisher: Frederick Fell Publishers
Published: 2008-07-10T16:00:00+00:00

Do……… see if you can develop a rapport with the therapist. A trusting relationship between patient and therapist is crucial to the healing process. Ask yourself, “Do I like this person? Am I comfortable? Can I relate freely?”

Do……… realize that the spouse or significant other of the hypoglycemic is under tremendous stress and often needs therapy themselves. According to Dr. Hewitt Bruce, a psychologist in West Palm Beach, Florida, that I have had the privilege of working with both personally and professionally, “No one understands the stress of the spouse or significant other. I believe that more than the patient, the spouse or significant other needs a lot of emotional support. They’re not considered sick. They’re not considered ill. They’re healthy. They are strong. For the spouse it’s sometimes a job to care for the hypoglycemic, yet there’s no pay, no bonuses, no pat on the back and sometimes no appreciation. So many are suffering emotionally themselves and therapy of any kind could be of great value.”

Do……… consider group therapy. Many hospitals have programs to help patients deal more effectively with their emotions.

Do……… remember that in any kind of group therapy confidentiality is crucial. It is the only way TRUST can be established, thus ensuring necessary success.

Do……… check out the new holistic health centers for alternative methods if orthodox treatment fails to help. But be cautious of cultists or quacks.

Do……… check your local papers for support groups that deal with mental or emotional problems.

Do……… be fully aware of all the drastic effects of ECT (Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy), especially memory loss. If you’re a computer expert, pharmacist, mathematician, etc., even a slight memory loss can deleteriously affect your life, endangering your livelihood.

Do……… get a second opinion if ECT is prescribed or even suggested. Ask about other forms of treatment and give consideration to there use. Remember—educating yourself about any treatment is crucial.

Do……… realize that the end of therapy is, not only as important, but, sometimes more important than its beginning.

Do……… read When To Say Goodbye To Your Therapist, by Catherine Johnson, Ph.D. It will help you determine whether you are treading water in therapy or whether you can strike out on your own.

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