2. You need to get informed.
In order to understand your partner’s disease, you need to make sure you have accurate, firsthand information about the condition itself, the treatment, and needs. According to Lehmann,
“While the internet may provide both general and specific information about the condition and treatment, it’s important to remember that the reliability of medical information varies widely across internet sites.”
Additionally, you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet, because some websites might provide inaccurate or misleading information. If you have questions or concerns, it would be best to talk to a specialized doctor or with your health care providers.
3. Let go of nagging.
If your partner is dealing with a serious illness, chances are they’ll have to change their whole diet, physical activity level, rest hours, and medication routine. While it’s definitely not easy having to change your daily habits, you need to be there for them, to support and encourage them in order to stay on track with the diet and new lifestyle altogether.
Also, even though your partner is the one that’s sick, you might feel stressed and frustrated as well, and they might not appreciate your nagging. According to Lehmann, you need to understand which changes are the more important and make sure you remind your partner every day that the doctor recommended a healthy diet, and even though it’s hard, everything is meant to help them cope with their disease.
By constantly reminding them that these changes are what the clinician recommended, they won’t feel like you’re the partner that is trying to exert undue control, and they will understand that these strict ‘rules’ are for their wellbeing.
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