2007-02-01 16:52:37 · 16 answers · asked by sweet_leaf 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Just you are doing the right thing, we are all so proud of you, we know you can do it...be a cheer leader, I have been there, make sure you are open to talking for real...be more of a listener than a talker...good question.
2007-02-01 16:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"How's about a (insert drug here)?"
(Yes, that's a joke.)
The person in rehab is going through some nasty times. Withdrawal from most drugs is a queen *****, with all sorts of physiological and psychological symptoms that make time pass more slowly than you ever thought possible. Amongst other symptoms which vary by substance, nausea, killer headaches, diarrhea, lethargy, and the kind of cravings that make you want to do anything for substance X are likely.
The best thing you can do would be to say how much you love them, that you will be there to help once they are out of rehab, and let them know - and this is probably the most helpful thing, though they may not take it in stride - that this too shall pass.
2007-02-02 01:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by kx_wx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was in rehab when I was 17. The best things you can say to them is to stay positive, your glad they stepped in the right direction for getting help, and your there for them. Support is what they need the most. Tell them about home, what you've been up to and ask them what they've been up to. Also if you can bring them gifts, books are always good. They will need something to do while they are there.
2007-02-02 00:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by crazyfckinfemaleinak 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to work in a rehab hospital for almost 3 years, and what patients want to hear when their relatives or families come to visit then is anything that is going on in the family, simple things. fun things. They also like to make plans with relatives about future plans, they need to know you're looking forward for then to be healthy to go on with their lives.
2007-02-02 01:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be supportive, upbeat and positive. Tell the person you are very proud of the choice they have made by going into rehab, ask how they are. Listen if they want to talk.
2007-02-02 00:56:33 · answer #5 · answered by kiera70 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any positive encouragement is helpful, but don't coddle. Assure them that they've made the right decision, and that this is what needs to happen.
2007-02-02 01:03:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask anything that helps distract their attention away from "thier situation."
Pick out *abstract* ideas that might be visable from outside the bedroom window or on TV - or *something* about any of the attending Nurses on the floor. <-They can become *instant therapy* for the bed-ridden.
2007-02-02 01:05:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
reverse the question what would you like to hear if it was u~is there anything i can get u~is there a book out there that u want~do u want me to tell any of your friends anything that needs to be passed on to them~are you wanting me to have someone come and see u and who would you want me to tell to stop in and c u~there are so many way so have small talk
2007-02-02 01:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by bev 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell them that you are proud of them for making a great move in their Life and tell them you have been praying for them, God bless you and your Friend, Jesus loves you both,And tell her I am praying for her strenght, a self control,...God bless the USA and Israel and All
2007-02-02 01:14:06 · answer #9 · answered by patricia 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seeing you always brightens my day. You always know a good joke or whatever their skill is.
2007-02-02 00:58:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋