I have often wondered if there is any time that a running car gets repaired? I have seen cars being serviced in record time during races, but they do stop for it to be done. But in mental health, we are expected to treat the patients while they are in action continuously.
A lot has been written about the loss of concept of 'convalescence'. But in psychiatry its worse- patients don't want to stop even when actively and severely ill. Particularly if the patient is a child or adolescent- the parents rarely allow any concessions in their packed schedule or attempt of various exams. Even celebrity sportsmen take a break when injured- but our patients- never do.
I often feel like I am continuously running to catch up with a running car and simultaneously trying to change its tires. When I do any intervention and expect result- instead patient has gone and stressed themselves out further- forget being over the initial problem- now there is a new problem to handle.
If only people would take it a bit easy and allow the body to heal- that would ensure they recover with minimum medication, minimum side effects and it will be a proper recovery. They should go back to work and life slowly and as advised.
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