I cared for a distraught man

by | Sep 28, 2024 | (Helpful) Stories, Letters to You, Reflection, Uncategorized | 4 comments

This is only one of many of my experiences with caregiving.  I often ask myself the question why a person in the hospital would not want his ex-wife to know about his hospitalization?

For sure, he feels alone.  For sure, he is not in the healthiest mind.  I think these would be the only two reasons.

So, to resolve this, what do I do?  I make sure this person understands that he is not alone.  There are many support groups that he can attend after exiting the hospital.  My doors remain open with or without his respect.  When a person is alone, I find he will fluctuate in his verbiage exhibiting depressive states of mind.  As a caregiver, it is important not to take this to heart and try the very best to be mindful that this person is in deep pain.

Also, I make sure this person is focusing.  Often a man in tears tells a lot about about his emotional state.  At this point, there are a few things that can be done.

  • Leave the man alone for a breather and to break away from further despair
  • Help the man focus on what he needs to do concerning the financial obligations/medical bills
  • Help the man again not to feel alone.  If he is disrespectful, just be a silent ghost in his presence.  He will calm down.
  • Being empathetic is key to the man.
  • Check on the man daily, as allowable, or make sure the man has company.
  • Pray for the man that the peace of our Lord be with him.

A mind becomes unhealthy when the man is left ruminating over his hospitalization.  Often, being with someone who he knows cares about him brings light.  The kindness and compassion of a caregiver can bring a man back on his feet like no other. 

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