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Mental / Emotional
Brain Death - Psychological Implications
Coma can be emotionally traumatic for the family. However, where there is brain activity, the possibilities still exist that progress can occur. Family members, although devastated, at least feel that they can do something to help their loved one, and may begin to use different types of activities to stimulate the comatose patient.
Dec 6, 2002, 16:34
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Coping with stress
Stress is a response that occurs in your body. It helps you mobilize your strength to deal with different things happening in your life. Many things occur each day which require you to adapt. These are the stressors. All of the changes that occur in your body when something (the stressor) provokes you is called the stress response.
Oct 6, 2000, 16:53
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COMA: Impact on the family
When a person goes into a coma the impact on the family can be devastating. Family members quickly become aware of changes that have begun to occur. Family members don’t even know when things will stabilize because of the uncertainty surrounding it.
Apr 6, 2000, 16:16
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How To Cope With Depression
With its unfortunately high rate of occurrence in today’s society, depression remains one of the most uncomfortable disorders one can experience. For a depressed person, feelings of worthlessness, of having no purpose, of - going nowhere - exist with enough intensity that virtually all activities are carried out at reduced or non-existent levels of efficiency.
Feb 6, 2000, 16:25
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