Nausea

Sleep Disturbance

Fits

Palpitations and Rapid Pulse

Sweatiness

Appetite Disturbance

Re-assure and give information to person and to family.

Get medication if there is a risk of fits or heart problems.

Ensure the person is kept clean and comfortable for a few days.

Ensure light nutritious food is available

Make plans to stay at home for a few days.

Drink lots of sweet drinks.

Rest - take gentle exercise when feel up to it.

Pamper yourself.

Ask for support and encouragement.

Buy in stock of nutritious food and vitamins.

Take any medication

Anxiety and panic

Irritability

Restlessness

Depression

Listlessness

Tension

Confusion

Loneliness

Craving

Re-assure.

Get medication to cope with severe disturbance.

Be patient and tolerant

Ensure the patient has company as much as possible.

Make few demands.

Ask for support.

Find alternative ways of relaxing - hot baths, music etc.

If sleep is impossible, get up and do something else.

Accept that the first few days will be unpleasant but that things will improve.

Make few demands on self - take it easy.