Posted by jay on October 7, 2003, at 9:05:54
In reply to I wouldn't (couldn't) tell him, posted by fallsfall on October 6, 2003, at 13:51:07
Hi:
From my experience, the ADL aspect should be a bit lower on the list. There are other goals and actions that may have to first be looked after.
It's like this...imagine if you had a broken back and they tried to make you adhere to completing ADL's. Simply ridiculous. Now, there are variations, and you could start out with just one...yes one thing on a daily basis (or as often as you can.) If you have problems with frustration and anger, then it may be best to get back to your doctor about that. There are good meds that can help with these things. I don't know how you feel about them, but a number of the newer antipsychotics have worked wonder in many people I know. Many have had anger, frustration issues, and antidepressants and even just benzos, sometimes can cause this whole new slew of problems.
For myself, even as a former social worker, I knew all of the things that had to be done, but my mind, body, etc was in such a state of shock and pain, I couldn't accomplish even the smallest of tasks.
So, tell your therapist you want to break down your ADL's into much, much smaller fragments, and speak with your doctor about your intense frustration.
Best wishes,
Jay
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