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Recognize that you may feel angry or depressed. Try to talk openly about your feelings with your loved ones. It will also help to identify and stick to a regular daily routine. This will help you build your strength and help you recover faster. For example:
- Try to get six to eight hours of sleep a night. Go to bed at the same time each night.
- Wake up and shower each morning at approximately the same time.
- Weigh yourself daily.
- Take your temperature if you feel hot or have the chills.
- Get dressed in regular daytime clothes. This will make you feel more like being active.
- Eat breakfast.
- Take your medication.
- Plan your day to help you from getting too tired.
- Follow the walking plan provided by your physical therapist.
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