Acceptance before progress
If you speak to any recovering alcoholic or drug addict who has attended any form of rehabilitation, they will tell you that the therapists all want the admission and acceptance that there is a problem, before the healing process and rehabilitation can begin. If I as an alcoholic deny that I [...]
So, you have been to the doctor and been diagnosed with a chronic pain disorder or illness. To say the least, you are shocked. “Am I going to feel this way the rest of my life?” “I can’t believe there is no cure!” “I’m in so much pain, how do I get rid of it; [...]
Denial can sabotage any progress towards recovery. In order to work at getting better, it is necessary to make realistic adjustments to their disabilities. When a brain injured survivor is faced with the realization of problems relating to his/her capabilities and deficits, there will more than likely be increased anxiety. This creates a problem and [...]
1. They can give assistance by helping to further the health of the brain injured survivor. This can be done in several ways.
- By beginning cognitive and memory exercises as soon after the inury as possible. This will help to increase the chances of a successful recovery.
- Reminders for taking medications;
- Ensuring that they have [...]
This makes it difficult for them to receive help of any kind. It is almost impossible to help someone when they don’t think they have a problem. My partner is in denial although he did admit, when I asked, that things weren’t the same in his head. (He would not admit this to his therapist). [...]