Quick Tip
Monitor for Post-ICU Syndrome
Both the patient and their support system can be impacted by critical illness. Be aware that physical weakness, cloudy thinking, and changes in mood are common after ICU stays. Ask for help and know that recovery is possible with proper support.
Find someone who will let you vent without needing solutions. Sometimes I show up at my friend’s place place, cry for 30 minutes, have a glass of wine, and go home. I don’t need advice—I just need to let it out.My husband, brother, and close friends provide that space where I can be honest about how hard this is.