uk666 5,298 Report post Posted June 3, 2018 An Alphabet for People with Disabilities or Illnesses A: Accepting help (yes, even you!). B: Be your own best friend or at least treat yourself as you would treat a friend or beloved pet. C: Cookies, comfort food, chocolate! D: Distract yourself when thoughts get grim. E: Escape, either literally or with a good book, movie or the Internet. F: Talk to a Friend or family member. G: Use gadgets; your local ADRC and/or Centre for Independent Living has adapted ones you can try. H: H-E-L-L-O, just speak at your usual pace and volume, and make sure the person you’re talking to can see your mouth (in case they rely on lip reading). I: Interrupt negative thinking and substitute “I’m doing as well as I can” thoughts. J: Find Joy in the little things of life. K: Keep it simple, stupid (as the expression says) or “short” if giving a sermon or talk. L: Let go of thoughts about what you used to be able to do… M: Meditate or pray. N: Never assume that someone with a disability is any less intelligent or mature than you are. O: Offer thanks at the end of the day. P: Throw yourself a Pity Party or give yourself a Pep Talk—you know which one you need. Q: Find a quiet place and use as needed. R: Read memoirs that are realistic and/or Research new info about your disability or illness. S: Find Support groups online or in person. T: Take a nap or a break. U: Be useful every day or do something useful even if it’s just making your bed. V: Volunteer—We all have unique contributions to make. W: Work on your wellness—mind, body, spirit. Design your own program, not what others think you should do. X: Be an example and look for people who are examples you can copy something from. Y: Yodel, yowl, sing or whistle. Z: Do Zumba or laugh yourself silly thinking about how would you look if you were you doing the Zumba (dance exercise) Treat someone with a disability just like you’d want to be treated yourself – be polite, respectful, and interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites