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GADBAD
Some situations are life altering. The diagnosis of one's child having special needs is one such situation. Dr. Manoj Bhatawdekar, Psychiatrist describes the parental emotional state in a nutshell. He calls it as GADBAD.
Once the realisation sets in that the child has special needs, parents go through a spectrum of emotions. At the outset, they are in a state of shock. They experience chaos, helplessness, despair. It is a very difficult time till they accept the situation.
Dr. Manoj Bhatawdekar, Psychiatrist, aptly describes the parental emotional state in a nutshell. He calls it as “GADBAD”.
G Guilt (I must have done some mistake in the past, therefore, this has happened)
A Anxiety (Worrying about the future).
D Denial (The diagnosis must be wrong. I don’t accept it)
B Bargain (Can I do without medication?or can I take it once instead of twice?)
A Anger (Expressed towards the person with disability or the doctoretc).
D Depression (Sadness, hopelessness & a negative attitude regarding the possible outcome of the disability).
Parents who have overcome the ‘GADBAD’ state, recommend ACCEPTANCE!