How to Be There for a Sick Friend
A guide for being there when it matters most
What can I do to
help?" is probably the most common thing we say to a friend who is ill or
in need. But despite our best intentions, this may not be the best way to lend
a helping hand. When a person is diagnosed with an MPN blood cancer, patients
often feel too overwhelmed or too proud to know how to respond. Now, here's
some ways for you to support a sick friend.
1. Don't ask, just do. Offer something specific (big or small) that you can do
to help out and suggest a time when you can follow through, such as "How
about I come over on Friday at six and make you dinner?" This may help
ease any embarrassment or guilt your friend may feel about asking for help.
2. Be honest. It can
be difficult to find the right words—or any words at all—when a friend is in
crisis. Sometimes, simply saying "I don't know what to say" is the
best way to start a conversation.
3. Add a personal touch. While an iTunes gift card or a good book is a great
gift, personalized presents can be the most meaningful. A baked batch of
favorite cookies could be a great comfort. For someone living abroad, make me a
short video to tell them that you are thinking of them. You can send dozens of
hand-folded origami cranes for good luck.
4. Listen. When
news of a cancer diagnosis spreads, patients can be inundated by opinions,
advice, and information on everything from nutrition to spiritual outlook. Help
out a friend by being a sounding board rather than an information dispenser.
Are you sick of feeling guilty after every Superbowl?
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Because from Monday to Friday you do pretty well with your
nutrition, but then on the weekend, well, frankly you blow it.
And then the guilt comes piling on every Sunday night, and you know
that all of last week's progress was probably wiped out by the dough
and cheese and chocolate you ate this weekend.
Well, there is a way around it.
I spent today, Superbowl Sunday, with some friends/TT clients. These
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compliance rule and then don't sweat it when it comes time for a
"cheat" meal.
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that was eaten. And no shame spiral because for the rest of the day
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treadmill and burn off the calories. It's a terrible mindset.
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