andyp Posted November 10, 2006 Posted November 10, 2006 Well guys I thought it might be good to ask you all what one piece of advice you would give to a new SAH patient based on your experience to date? It could be to help them cope/to change something/to make the best of life..anything that strikes you..but just one! I will kick off and my piece of advice is:- "Make your life count -but don't sweat the small stuff-think what really matters most" OK..now over to you guys..lets see what you feel is important! Andy P Quote
Karen Posted November 10, 2006 Posted November 10, 2006 My one piece of advice would be to sleep/rest up when your body tells you to..... Love Karen x Quote
bogbrush Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 I agree with Karen about sleep and rest, but also find out as much as you can about what happened to you. The knowledge should help you cope. Regards Keith Quote
Annie Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 Don't be ashamed to tell everyone in your life that you have EARNED the luxury of naps whenever you need them!!! Quote
bogbrush Posted November 11, 2006 Posted November 11, 2006 Hello again Andy, I know you said just one, but here's another anyway: If you are going to the Antarctic, don't take any penguins with you. They have plenty there already. Seriously, though, a little humour helps you through. It certainly helped me. Regards Keith Quote
Skippy Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 Hi Guys My advice is if you have a partner in life make sure that they know how you are feeling each day and let them know that open arms, cuddles and love are very good medicines and that laughter really is the best form of medicine. Sami Quote
Guest Mummybear Posted February 17, 2007 Posted February 17, 2007 My one piece of advice would be to take one day at a time and not to rush back into your normal daily routine. Quote
jess Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 My advice would be live each day as if it were your last as it has already proved anything can happen so if you love someone let them know and enjoy the time you have with your kids family and friends Quote
Cal Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Jim's piece of advise would be to slow down and smell the roses. Think of all you have in your life and live each day to it's fullest. Take time to rest and hope that at some point you will once again feel normal. Teach ME how to drive!!! Which I am so much better at than he is My thoughts as a partner and love one is to are find a great group of people who have had similar occurances that can help me through all the why's of the SAh and also the outcome (which I have) Cal XXX Quote
Cal Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Sorry Andy, I left more than one! Cal XXX Quote
Louise Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Ditto all of the above. If your too tired today then: 'Tommorw's another day' L.xx Quote
Skippy Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Hi there My advice is to keep hold of that sense of humour and try to see the funny side of anything you can. Don't be too hard on yourself when you feel that you're not doing all the stuff you could do before - I can't do an Arab Spring anymore but I could when I was 11 Sami xxxx Quote
stephen Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 I would say enjoy what you can do. Don't fret about not being able to do something but enjoy what you can. Again a wee add on, smile. Quote
Guest Shygirl268 Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 I've loved reading this thread, you are an inspiring bunch and i feel quite humbled by you all oh.....and you make me laugh too... Julie X Quote
jess Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 I have another one don't worry about housework to much it will still be there when your not lol sorry Quote
rince Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 My one piece of advice is don't try and rush ANYTHING there will always be tomorrow for anything that you can't do today. Quote
bogbrush Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Hey Scott, that's my motto too: Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. Regards Keith Quote
donna79 Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 what i keep telling myself a month on is 99.9% chance it will NOT happen again. It's not a crime to laugh. Stay calm. Come on here each day for inspiration. you are all a great bunch of people x Quote
kellieone Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 my advice would be take your time, give yourself time, be happy, don't take anything for granted, enjoy life with your kids, family and friends, live for the present. thats it for now! xx Quote
josie Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 my piece of advice is learn to enjoy and accept what we have let go of what was. xx Josie Quote
bogbrush Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 Since this topic has been dug from the grave, I'll add another Don't use a fork for eating soup ... unless it has many vegetables. Quote
kim0811 Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 Hi I love all of these. Mine would be to not rush things, take each day at a time and don't worry. It no longer bothers me that my ironing pile is taller then me, or that I can see dust on the TV. Enjoy life. Kim X Quote
paul99 Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 from a partner always have your arms open for hugs and cuddles and the heart full of love and never stop saying i love you and im here for you and hope for improvement to find someone called karen and her friends who supports everyone through the nightmare they should all be cherished and hugged Quote
rod123 Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 Hi, from a carers point of view i would say accept what has happened, don,t keep looking back look forward, and just get on with it, not everything is negative look for the positives, Rod Quote
Cal Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 It has been awhile since this subject has come up. I rememer posting on this one what seems a long time ago. I love the new ones. Being a carer myself Paul's post brought tears to my eyes. And Paul, you are so right on about Karen and everyone else on this site that has made life easier with their kindness and love. Cal XXXX Quote
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