--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: <snippage> > > Next part of the answer- be educated. Ask your > doc/providers specifically > what is going on- make them relate it to something > you understand (I use > lots of car part analogies for guys as an example). > You need to be able to > ask questions and make decisions
Yes, car maintenance/repair is a good source of analogies - as is lawn care (clogged or kinked hoses, need for proper fertilizer, getting rid of weeds etc). Watch the headlights turn on! ;) Seriously, you do need to get to know and be comfortable with your clinician, and become educated about your condition/illness, especially if it is chronic/severe. Debbi __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
