Posted by Thom S on March 15, 1999 at 06:53:41:
In Reply to: encouragement posted by RandyH on March 11, 1999 at 23:02:57:
Personal experience:
As hard as it may appear, to do and say nothing is usually the best - words of encouragement from my partner are met with angry remarks like - sure you can help - just make the pain stop.
I become extremely restless - soothing words irritate me beyond measure - although well meant - I am at that stage simply not capable of being fully rational - my energy is being channelled in fighting the demon - nothing else matters. Just be there when you are needed.