WORKING MAMAS 2022
Know your child:
State of mind during sickness
by Aruna Chandel
Today I am in the hospital for my son's surgery; he tore the meniscus and ligaments of his knee in an accident. A fracture occurred too - He thanked me and wept after the surgery. I believe he struggled accepting that he got injured because of his mistakes, and now we have to take care of him. As a mother, I understand my son's pain and his feelings. It breaks my heart to see him in tears of regret. In his face, as well as in his unspoken words, I can see his pain, his mixed emotions, and his inability to enjoy life as usual. We try to comfort him to help him realize that this is only a temporary phase. And the time between now and the end of the recovery process will take some time. My son was in a poor mental state while undergoing treatment, and for the first time since he had surgery, I saw him smile. He looks relaxed now. I'm not sure if it's because of anesthesia or if it's the confidence that he will recover soon. My son shared this room with another patient, a young man with unbearable pain in his stomach. Both his physical and emotional health are very debilitating. Why I'm sharing this? When a person is sick or in an accident, they have to deal with mental trauma. It pains them to see themselves in a place where they depend on others. Sometimes, feeling like a burden disturbs them. It is common for families to neglect the mental health of their children. Sometimes, this can negatively affect them, resulting in low self-esteem and unresolved emotions. Keep the following in mind. Always check on young people during these times. Hospital beds are not fun for young people, who usually find it hard to stay positive. Their mood can be affected by both the pain and the medication. The key is to boost their confidence. Therefore, I read to my son as reading relieves stress and boost confidence. Moms, remember, there will always be circumstances that will teach us something or show us how to handle life. So, take care of your sick or injured child, stay with them; they need us as much as we need them.
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