Wellness Approaches I

Some patients and their support systems may interpret an attempt at deprescribing as a withdrawal of treatment or care. The prescriber must work to counter this perception by acknowledging the problem and by bolstering existing strategies or introducing and developing, along with the patient, new strategies for maintaining wellness. Deprescribing prompts an excellent opportunity for an individual to expand supports and wellness strategies. This chapter discusses those strategies initiated by the person in order to maintain wellness and manage any symptoms that emerge during the process. These include using a preplanning tool such as a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or others to develop and articulate needed supports and preferences in case of crisis. Exercise, family support, and finding meaning and purpose are also discussed in this chapter.