Kara29
12-06-2005, 09:33 AM
Jen,
I found this site that may or may not help you in regards to coping strategies. This is what is in it.....
• Recognize that a fertility problem is a crisis
• Don't blame yourself
• Work as a team with your partner
• Educate yourself about fertility problems
• Set limits on how long you're willing to try
• Decide how much you're willing to pay
• Get support from professionals or others with fertility problems
• Just say no to baby-focused activities
• Balance optimism and realism
• Take care of yourself by pursuing other interests
It goes on to give a description of each of these highlighted items.
The one I thought was classic and so true was the first one.
• Recognize that a fertility problem is a crisis
"A fertility problem may be one of the most difficult things you'll ever face. Acknowledging this is a key to coping."It's normal to feel a monumental sense of loss, to feel stressed, sad, or overwhelmed. Don't chastise yourself for feeling these ways." Facing and accepting your emotions can help you move beyond them. Although it may be a crisis, it's helpful to acknowledge that what you're going through has happened to many other people who have found their own ways to cope."
Here is the link for the full descrption: http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/3935
I hope some of this helps!
I'll keep looking for more coping strategies, I know there are more!
Kara :smile tee
I found this site that may or may not help you in regards to coping strategies. This is what is in it.....
• Recognize that a fertility problem is a crisis
• Don't blame yourself
• Work as a team with your partner
• Educate yourself about fertility problems
• Set limits on how long you're willing to try
• Decide how much you're willing to pay
• Get support from professionals or others with fertility problems
• Just say no to baby-focused activities
• Balance optimism and realism
• Take care of yourself by pursuing other interests
It goes on to give a description of each of these highlighted items.
The one I thought was classic and so true was the first one.
• Recognize that a fertility problem is a crisis
"A fertility problem may be one of the most difficult things you'll ever face. Acknowledging this is a key to coping."It's normal to feel a monumental sense of loss, to feel stressed, sad, or overwhelmed. Don't chastise yourself for feeling these ways." Facing and accepting your emotions can help you move beyond them. Although it may be a crisis, it's helpful to acknowledge that what you're going through has happened to many other people who have found their own ways to cope."
Here is the link for the full descrption: http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/3935
I hope some of this helps!
I'll keep looking for more coping strategies, I know there are more!
Kara :smile tee