Hope for the Helpless!
Chronic Fatigue / Depression does not limit itself to the individuals who suffer from it. It also takes families, friends and loved ones hostage, rendering them unwitting victims to its demoralizing affects.
What makes this all so potentially worrisome is the recent statistics from studies done by the AMA and the CMA that purport: One in four people in North America are currently suffering from some form of Chronic Fatigue and/or Depression and eight out of ten of us will do battle with these diseases in our lifetime. Many will give up and lose the battle.
On a more positive note, those afflicted with these challenges "Can" recover. I am living proof. Clearly, specialists today are much better at diagnosing and treating these problems as is the success rate from medications now widely available that can be tailored to suit the express needs of any individual.
The most important advice I can give is for sufferers to seek out the right specialist IMMEDIATELY! Time is of the essence when it comes to chronic issues like Fatigue or Depression. The longer one takes to address the problem with the right treatment, the longer and more difficult it is to recover from it.
The second most important issue for those affected or those caring for it, is, Don't Ever Give Up Hope! If you address the problem with the right prescription and management, renewed health - the experience of simply 'Feeling Normal' again - is achievable. I promise you!
As for Danny, he has a challenging road to recovery ahead of him. Where he is now and the medication he's receiving is the right solution for getting him back to where he needs to be. It won't be easy for him or his caregivers, but it will happen. He / they, have done it before.
My advice to caregivers is, the best medicine for your friend or loved one is your patience, your understanding and your steadfast belief that they can and will get better. Remember that the Helpless will look to you, to embolden their Hope!
Paul Shearstone is President of The CFIDS Foundation of Canada Inc. He is an International Keynote Speaker, Author, Writer, Motivation, Corporate Ethics, Sales, Time & Stress Management Specialist. Paul enlightens and challenges audiences as he informs motivates and entertains.
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