do's and dont's for the patient

• Let others know you appreciate their cooperation.
• Join a support group with whom you can share your problems.
• Encourage your family to join the group or a similar one, so they can discuss their situation with other like families.
• Offer to help family members select products compatible with your health.
• Politely tell other what bothers you, and be prepared to suggest alternatives.
• Try to be as independent as possible, to maintain as high a level of physical and mental health as possible.
• Suggest family activities in which you can participate.
  
• Be careful to use precautions when participating in family activities, so that the experience is enjoyable.
  

Don't ~

• Make unreasonable demands on your family.
• Expect your family to make all the concessions.
• Become a chronic complainer.
• Expect others to guess what makes you ill, or expect them to always anticipate your needs.
• Use your illness to unnecessarily pamper yourself.
• Separate yourself completely from all family activities.