Build a Support Team

Your most important support will come from family and friends. Help will also come to the team from medical providers that you will have to organize. In this day and age of rapid communication, it will be up to you and an assistant to make this team a championship contender. This list of people doesn't normally communicate as well as you would think. You will have to ask for copies, make copies, make lists, and relay messages. And even then you will still have blank spots or new people at a medical office who will have no idea who you are. You've got to call the shots, give the signals, and make the final decisions.

 

Yourself: You are the owner of this team. Build your team to be there for you.

 

Family: Your infield. They protect and back you up.

 

Friends: Your outfield. They are there for the big hits you will face.

 

Primary Care Provider: Your catcher. They know what you are pitching against and help you decide what to do.

 

Neurologist: Your pitching coach. They help you with special things you will face.

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Some of us also add:

Neuropsychologist

Psychologist

Psychiatrist

Religious Clergy

Mediation Coach

Life Coach

Workout Coach

Your Boss

Your Co-workers