Do's and donot for our loved ones
 

I am writing a little piece on how our loved ones can make life a little easier ...here are some of the things I have come up with:

1. help is much appreciated around the house, however please do not wax the floor when she/he is getting over a concussion

2. Do not demand for the house to be spotless, instead pitch in or live with it.(Same goes with yard work and fixing the house).

3. never call him or her lazy

4. Do not say I know how you feel when you do not, instead just listen

5. do not get into comparing pains, it is point less. especially do not say that my pain is more...
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6.suggesting exercise is not recommended, instead tell him/her you are there whenever needed.

7.Loud noises or even moderate noises are magnified so keep the volume down for a while

8.do not sweat over little things, stress is not good for someone who is recovering from concussion or anything else.

9. Do not expect him/her to move the heavy furniture. Instead let it be, or ask someone else to help.

10. do not hammer the walls knowing that she/he is trying to sleep next door.

11. Do not wake him/her up unless it is a real emergency. Some people with PCS are light sleepers and have trouble going back to sleep.

12. please, please do not exchange your horror stories. Especially if you do not remember the details and it does not apply.

Any other suggestion to add to this list is much appreciated. thanks

You are so right!
 

Seiko you could also add

"do not react upon the receipt of occasional emotional outburst other than giving a hug as it is usually caused by sheer frustration and anxiety"

Brilliant list

Lynlee

Lynlee, That is a great one . thanks

13. if you do not think about it, it will go away.

14. you like being sick.

15.He/she is sensitive to light? please do not turn on every light in the room.It is much appreciated.

16. Do not press your loved ones to walk more than they can, instead understand it will take a little while for them to get back to where they were before.

17. Do not tell her/him that he/she looks fat. If you have nothing nice to say do not say anything at all.

18. Do wear slippers on hardwood floor.It is a small thing but much appreciated.(out here I keep on thinking of the Disney cartoon Fantasia and elephants on parade)

19. flowers are great and thoughtful, make sure he/she is not allergic to them.

20. Do by all means give hugs and a "I love you". it has so much healing effect.