Posted by Elizabeth (63.57.15.110) on July 23, 2001 at 09:58:50:
In Reply to: What can spouses/partners do? posted by Andy on July 21, 2001 at 20:37:12:
ask what do you need? Meds, beverage, ice, heat? Bring stuff and leave it for them. Sometimes a little thing like a beverage or a piece of candy won't be asked for because the sufferer feels so badly about you bringing all the other stuff. Encourage drinking water for hydration, and most of all, try to remember that they are not rejecting you with a string of No's, sometimes they just want to be left alone (not from you personally) and are wretched. Kisses (gentle ones on the head) and a pat work wonders! Hope this helps. It's hard to be a watcher.