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Tutt Electric United Way of Halton Hills Upper Credit Humane Society Thrift Shop Varanelli Daniel,CGA, CFP Wal-Mart Canada Wenham, Bruce CGA West Seven Inc. William McKeown Broker & Janet McKeown Sales Woodchuck Farms Inc. Yorkshire Enterprises Inc. Your Hot Tub Paradise Inc. Ask The Professionals Lea Tufford M.A., RMFT. Win a coupon for 50% off a Happy Ad with every question submitted For the Professionals by May 27th, 2010. features@independentfreepress.com or call 905-873-0301 ext. 237 Mountainview Residence owned and operated by the Summer family Elayne Tanner & Associates Inc. Elayne M. Tanner PhD (C), RSW, BA, BSW, MSW, Dip Soc Adm Christoph Summer Owner/Administrator Therapist 416-524-3010 Office in Georgetown 905-702-7891 www.dizzyhelper.com Jenni Veneruz PT 222 Mountainview Rd. N. Georgetown, ON L7G 3R2 Bus: (905) 877-1800 Fax: (905) 873-9083 www.mountainviewresidence.com Q: A: How do I cope with grief? Q: A: Counselling & Psychotherapy Milton 905-854-0801 www.etasolutions.com Elayne M. Tanner Coping with death is a painful experience which everyone goes through at some point in their life. Your grieving process is unique and grief looks different from person to person. Although society prefers we put the death behind us and "get back to normal", grief is a process we must pass through. Some emotions you may feel while grieving include shock, pain, anger, guilt, and loneliness. These feelings are normal and it is important to talk about these feelings with someone you trust. There are four tasks of the bereaved: recognize that the deceased will not return, allow yourself to experience and acknowledge your emotions and reintegrate into a life without this person. Many people find this last task very difficult. Seeking support from a mental health professional at this time is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength and selfknowledge. I recently went on a 7-day cruise. Since coming home, I continue to have the sensation of being on a "rocky boat" and I keep losing my balance. Is there anything I can do? Mal de Debarquement Syndrome literally means disembarkment sickness. It is diagnosed when a person continues to have prolonged (at least one month after) and inappropriate sensations of movement after exposure to motion, most commonly after 7 day sea voyages. It can also follow extended air or train travel. Some medications have been proven effective in decreasing symptoms and your family doctor can prescribe these. A physiotherapist trained in vestibular rehab can also help eliminate symptoms with simple exercises that can be done at home. Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise and it is also one of the best. It contributes to circulation and helps with both weight control and overall good health. The following walking tips are relevant to people of all ages, but especially so for seniors: · Warm up and cool down. Stretching alleviates muscle aches after any exercise · Choose proper footwear. Don't be shy to ask the sales person for advice on the best shoes and don't cut corners on cost. · Pay attention to your feet. Be sure to take note of any changes and/or pain in the feet or ankles. This could indicate a foot ailment or circulatory problem, so speak to your doctor about it. · If you are diabetic, use extra care. Be sure to pay attention to any numbness, blisters, or inflamed areas of your feet. · Try to walk on soft ground. A paved pathway in a local park is good option, as long as it is level and well used by others. · Exercise with a friend if possible and be sure to keep talking. If you are too out of breath to talk, then it's time to rest. Know your limits and exercise with caution. Q:Am I codependent? The term codependency was originally associated with alcoholism but now is often used more freely. Someone is considered codependent when they get their sense of self and meaning through caring for someone else. If you do not have a sense of who you are when you are not caring for another person, you are likely codependent. You put the needs of your codependent partner before your own. Your needs do not matter. These behaviours are learned in families of origin. The more dysfunctional the family of origin the more we take on roles to try to limit the chaos in the family. The codependent member develops behaviours that are `other' oriented and are geared to rescue, mediate and cover up for the other person's shortcomings while ignoring their own needs. People who are codependent often: · Stay in a relationship that is consistently unfulfilling · Allow unacceptable behaviour to continue without asserting themselves · Are indirect and unable to express their feelings · Allow others to overstep their personal boundaries · Give too much of themselves · Are unable to say no · Take responsibility for the actions of others and make excuses for the bad behaviour Codependents have good intentions. They are trying to take care of a person who is experiencing difficulty, but while they may initially feel a sense of reward, they eventually become martyrs whose repeated rescue attempts allow the needy individual to continue on a destructive course. The person who is being cared for becomes even more dependent on the unhealthy care taking and makes few attempts to care for them self. Codependent individuals can learn to change these behaviours and lead a healthier, fulfilling life. A: