STRESS FOR DISABLE PERSONS

STRESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY:  

Persons and families can coping with stress have good lives for themselves if they understand and accept their disability experience is unique , yet some features are common to almost eve




TECS is an acronym , or memory aid , for eleven dynamics that occurs in everyday lives of most persons and families affected by disability 

TECS REFERS TO:
     
         T: TIME AND TRANSPORTATION 


           E: ENERGY AND EMPOWERMENT


            C: CONTROL, CURIOSITY AND COST


             S: STRESS , SUPPORT , STIGMA AND STRENGTHS 




THREE MAIN CHALLENGES THAT FREQUENTLY CREATE STRESS
1)LANGUAGE :
Language must be chosen carefully because words empowers  os dis-empowers individuals and groups . In particular , there is widespread agreement to use person first language to avoid defining individuals in terms of disability or disease . For example ,use term person with disability instead of a disabled person . 



2) ISOLATION :
Many peoples and families experiences isolation and loneliness . Primarily this is because of negative 
attitudes , like fear and hate , and separation from community life .






















3) DEVELOPMENTAL TRANSITION : 

 Because the human experience changes from childhood to old ages , challenges and stress vary overtime. 



ADJUSTMENT TO DISABILITY OR LOSS 

Being born with or acquiring a disability is almost always upsetting . Disablement seems to re-frames hopes and add uncertainty and fear . 
 physiologists think that most individuals with disabilities experiences different ways of adjusting .
Three ways are sometimes called STATES , STAGES AND DYNAMICS. 

Common adjustment dynamics include shock , partial acknowledgment , depression , anger and coping 

shock:

shock is the main feeling upon first learning about disablement or getting discouraging news related to disability . Much of this shock is emotional .people may feel that " this is unreal " or "this can not b happening to me " or ask me "why me? "
people experiencing shock frequently display some denial , bargaining behavior , and fear related to facing disability realities and implications .

PARTIAL ACCEPTANCE :
Is where persons and families accept some of realities related to disability.


DEPRESSION AND ANGER:

Depression and anger are parallel ways of motions hidings. Persons in these stages feel threatened  and chose to protect themselves . They turned anger inward on themselves and or outward on others . Depression and anger are hard on family members , especially person living together . 
very depressed person feel worthless , helpless and hopeless .
Anger is often a secondary emotion used to mask a true emotion like guilt or embarrassment 

coping:

Is the stage of adjustment where persons recognize and accept certain limitations. Acceptance includes an emotional commitment to make the best possible life for themselves .
Most of individuals and families learn to cop effectively with disability and adapt to changes demanded by reality . Individuals and families who regularly practice coping almost always discover important new strength that improve quality of life.

Ways to minimize your disability's impact on your life :

It goes without saying that your disability has already changed your life in big way. It does not help to live in denial about that you are got limitations that make things more difficult . But with commitment , creativity and willingness to do things differently you can reduce the impact your disability has on your life. 

1) BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE:

You are your own est advocate as you negotiate the challenges of life with a disability , including at work and in health care system .Knowledge is power , so educate yourself about your rights and resources available at you. As you take changes , you will also start to feel less helpless and more empowered .

2) TAKES ADVANTAGES OF THINGS YOU CAN DO :

While you may not be able to changes your disability , you can reduces its impact on your daily life by seeking and embarrassing whatever adaptive technologies and tools are available . If you need a device such as a prosthetic , a white cane , or wheel chair to make your life easier , then use it . Try to let go of any  embarrassment or fear of stigma . You are not defining by the aids you us .

3) SET REALISTIC GOALS AND BE PATIENT

A disability forces you to learn new sills and strategies . You may also have to relearn simple things you used to ta for granted . It can be a frustrating process and it's only natural to want to such things and get back to functioning as quickly as possible . But it's important to stay realistic setting overly aggressive goals can actually lead to set back and discouragement . Be patient with yourself . Every small steps forward counts , eventually you will get there.

Persons with disability are facing many stresses in their lives , some stresses are people related and some stresses are environmental related . The only aim to write this article is just to help disable people who can not walk , who can not write , who can not run , who can not see , who can not speak but they are living around us . 
Some persons with disability are empowered and living normal life , but at the same time  many of disable persons are facing stresses . I want to convey a message to them " You all are more stronger than a normal person , you can do all things around you just be brave do not lose your hopes , your struggles and your efforts , one day you will  be  able to  do all things which you want "    

"COPE UP WITH STRESSES AND MOVE FORWARD "