RESET - Booklet - Manual / Resource - Page 21
Relax
We realize this is easier said than done for some patients, but
try to be in a relaxed state before the infusion starts. Patients
who are very tense when the treatment starts are more likely to
have brief moments of unpleasantness during the infusion. If
caeine makes you jumpy, maybe skip your daily cappuccino or
wait until after your appointment. Obviously, you may be pinning a lot of hopes on the treatment and that can make you
anxious. Arming yourself with knowledge about the treatment
and setting realistic expectations can help you relax when you
get there. (Do not take a benzo to relax before your appointment!)
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