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I am writing a book about a coma patient and really want to do it right. Anything you advise or stories would be a great help. Thank you
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Replied on Thursday, March 1, 2012 6:41 PM
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Just curious. What will the content of your book do? I mean, is it to help caregivers feel hopeful? Is it to help grieving parents or spouses? What is the book going to be about? Is the person still living? What are some more details about the coma patient.
Thanks for sharing.
Comatalker
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Replied on Friday, March 2, 2012 7:49 AM
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It is to help grieving children and spouses (mostly spouses). The woman in the coma does pass on, but in the most loving way possible. She falls into the coma after giving birth to her daughter. While she is in the coma her husband relives their lives together (from the day they met until the present) out loud to his wife, which in turn gives her the strength wake up long enough to say the right thing to help the husband let her "go" and be a father for his new born child.
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Replied on Sunday, March 4, 2012 9:15 PM
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Wow! Sounds like a great movie and novel. Is this a personal experience or someone you know personally? Just curious.
Have you Googled actual coma survivors? That would be a great way to get information that helps your story sound believable and real. That's important to successfully publish a book.
You can also look for websites and discussion forums for people who have experienced near death events. They can tell you about their experiences as well.
Have you talked with Integrative Medical physicians? They are interested in hearing about natural ways to help people in coma.
Is there a facility where you can volunteer to read to a coma patient? If you live in the US, you can contact Hospice to volunteer. That can provide you with some rich experience.
Lastly, I encourage you to talk with a local writer who can help you write your story to get the attention of a publisher. Or, join a writing group at your local library. Joining a writing group helps you stay accountable for reaching your writing goals.
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Replied on Monday, March 5, 2012 12:22 PM
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My nephew[13 yrs old] is suffering from SSPE in 4th stage, Now He is in COMA at home. What the diet we can give to him that reduced his cough.
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Replied on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 11:25 PM
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My prayers are with you. Coughing is considered a medical subject. What does your doctor say will reduce the coughing?
I recommend that you add your nephew's name to many prayer rolls. Prayer can do wonders.
Comatalker
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Replied on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 10:28 AM
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can a person come out of a coma after 4 weeks has elapsed
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Replied on Friday, March 23, 2012 3:13 PM
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 abhi95 (Guest)
after 4 months , the patient slips of into a persistent - vegetative state , from where , chances of recovery are slim but don't lose hope , many people recover even after years......
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Replied on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 5:04 AM
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Daathry (Guest)
Hi all, my grand father Balakrishnan. He is in coma. Prayers really works. I'm his grand daughter[21] please pray...amen
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Replied on Sunday, March 25, 2012 4:05 AM
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mrswheeler (Guest)
We just recently experienced the loss of my future son-in-law. he attempted to take his life by hanging and was taken to the hospital. They said he was non responsive, and had no brain activity, but i can't see how when i begged him if he could hear us to try to open his eyes ...and he did try! Before i had said it I search his face for any movement...especially the eyes and there was none . but his lids began to move, his lashes moved like he was really trying. I yelled out, He can hear us! Then tears poured out of both eyes..he was crying. his heart rate began to rise. We told the nurse but she said she didn't see it so. The hospital kept talking to his parents about organ donor, said the organs would go to waste. They chose to end his life. They gave him a sedative and killed him. I don't think people should give up so easily. In wikpedia it says that coma is thought to occur to reserve energy so the body could try to recover from a serious injury. it was only 2 days. I feel that it takes more time than that to see improvement.
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Replied on Friday, March 30, 2012 11:52 AM
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Taylor09 (Guest)
I am so sorry. My mom was done the same way.I hardly got off the plane and the fighting had begun. It was only 2 days as well. I hate to think the last thoughts my mom had was her family arguing over her about everything from religion to how much a day it would cost to keep her alive.[ This seemed to be the most important topic since she did not have insurance.] She shed small tears from one side when I talked to her. It was only when I told her I was there and had her Medal she had given me years ago that the tears came. I know she heard me, no one wanted to stop and listen.I feel such shame and anguish for not fighting more for her . The Shining Star of Catholicism, my grandmother, said if God wanted her to live she would breathe on her own. She consulted a priest to cover her butt and dodge the guilt and extra Hail Marys she would have had. And altho that may be true, she died listening to how she had burdened the family. Please fight for your loved ones....
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Replied on Sunday, April 15, 2012 7:28 AM
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