What Should Be The Role of Family during Rehabilitation of Relatives Suffering from Illness? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

What Should Be The Role of Family during Rehabilitation of Relatives Suffering from Illness?

The essence of the "Family" goes beyond DNA and last names to love and commitment. And when all else fails, family stays.

33
safehouse.co.in
safehouse.co.in

The essence of the "Family" goes beyond DNA and last names to love and commitment. And when all else fails, family stays. So even on days that you struggle to love yourself, 'team home' will root for you!


When a family member suffers from any mental or physical illness, they go through emotional turmoil. Patients at a rehabilitation center who are addicted to substances detrimental to health have a tough time quitting the substance. During such times, the family members and their loved ones also deal with tremendous amounts of stress. But the patient at a rehab needs the support of their family more than anything else.


Thus, a family plays a vital role in the treatment of the patient. Some rehabilitation center in Delhi offer therapy and treatment with the involvement of family members.

Caregivers:

The best rehabs in Delhi provide specialized care and treatment through professional medical staff that looks after the patient and their medical needs. They also understand that the patient needs to receive the love and support of their family. So, the best rehabs in Delhi have designed treatment programs that allow family members to visit the patient regularly and let them be the primary caregivers at the rehab.


Motivate and maintain open communication:

Only the people closest to the patient can assure them that they will be fine. Therefore, family members must communicate openly about the problem and the plan of recovery. Sometimes, the patient might hurt his/her loved ones due to their unstable mental condition. The rehab has family therapy sessions to help them cope with such difficult situations. However, the role of the family is to motivate the patient towards recovery with sheer patience and understanding.


Break the chain of stigma:

Our society looks down upon people with addictions, and therefore, these people feel terrible about themselves and struggle to seek help. The patient and the family also face challenges, and constant judgments are passed against them. Such stigmatization affects the self-confidence and damages the reputation of the family too. Therefore, it is best to stay away from such stigmatization and deliberately pay no attention to avoidable judgments.


Rehab facilities counsel the family members and have open discussions about these issues. They are advised and trained to break the power of such stigma and continue on their journey to recovery.


Re-establishment of relationships and social contacts:

There are times when addiction breaks relationships. The person is likely to show the effects of an unstable mind. Results such as violent behavior, using abusive language, not showing enough care or interest for their loved ones, etc., are common among victims of addiction. Disintegrated relationships may also affect the patient negatively. In an attempt to speed up the recovery, the family must come together and fix their relationship. Families must show the patient that they deserve to be alive and loved, and they are capable of being social and socially accepted.

Avoiding Triggers

The family must be aware of every trigger that leads the patient back into a state of addiction. They must avoid all such triggers. For instance, an alcoholic cannot attend family gatherings where alcohol is served. It is the responsibility of the family to keep the patient away from liquor, parties that involve drinks, alcohol counters at home, etc.


Education And Awareness

The patient's family needs to be educated about the effects and consequences of addiction on the person's mental health and behavior. In addition, they must be aware of the withdrawal symptoms that the person goes through and prepare to handle such situations at home or after recovery.


Addiction treatments at rehabs don't just focus on the patient; they also understand the state of the family, who are the caregivers of the patient, and provide necessary therapy for the family as well.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

444976
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

18487
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Moana's Top 10 Life Tips

"Moana" is filled with life lessons that involve far more than finding true love as many other Disney movies do.

42581
Animated image of a woman with long dark hair and tattoos
StableDiffusion

1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.

Digital image of shiny gemstones in cased in gold. shiny things StableDiffusion

Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

7 Types Of Students You Will Meet In College

You wish you could be #5, but you know you're probably a #6.

21910
cool group of lazy college students in class
StableDiffusion

There are thousands of universities around the world, and each school boasts its own traditions and slogans. Some schools pride themselves on sports, while others emphasize their research facilities. While there is a myriad of differences among each and every school, there will always these seven types of students in class.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Rhyme Without Reason Greek Life Function Ideas

When you have no ideas for what to wear to this date function

322336
A dog and a frog
Healthy Pets

I am going to a rhyme without reason date function and I have looked at so many different rhyming words and I figured there need to be a new list of words. At these functions, there are usually at least two rockers and boxers and an umpteenth amount of dogs and frogs. I have come up with a list of creative and unique ideas for these functions.

If you like what you see, get a shopping cart going with these costumes.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments