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Show Hilltop j ,f November 24, 1999 Joyous season can cause depression If someone is stationed too far away to be with family, or has a spouse who is Primary Care Manager helps patients with benefits deployed through the holidays, they should focus on positive ways to be in touch for the holidays: Setting realistic goals for preparation can help. Individuals should remember that they don't have to cook every favorite food or use every decoration by SrA. Marnee Carlson Eglin AFB, Fla., Public Affairs by Marty Kessler Beneficiary Services director they own. If others expect certain things Thousands of miles away from home, a young Airman eagerly walks to his mailbox, hoping for news from home. Alone and isolated, the thought ofa note or package from home brought warmth to his heart. Empty handed and dejected, he returns to his dor- Among the unique and helpful benefits provided under TRICARE Prime is a primary care manager. The PCM works with patients in order to maximize their health care benefits. The PCM provides for most health for the holidays, one might consider inviting them to help in the preparation. Establish a realistic budget and save for Christmas purchases. Resisting the temptation to run up credit card bills that will not be paid off in a reasonable time. Stay in touch with good friends. Try sharing with each other what you are doing and discuss other things on your mind. Talking is also an excellent way to relieve stress. Let kids be part of the preparation. Depending on their age, they might help by putting stamps on envelopes, or hold their finger on a bow while wrapping a gift Try letting them create some Paper, glue, crayons and glitter offer interesting possibilities. Sometimes, ifs not possible for deployed personnel to celebrate the holidays the way they would like to; however, those deployed can be creative with their celebration. They should try taking advantage of the opportunities of the place they live. mitory to celebrate the holidays alone. While many associate the holidays with a time for family, celebration, warmth and love, others may experience them as times of stress, disappointment or depression. "Military members and their families face challenges during the holiday season because they are often separated from their family for the first time, are deployed or y have financial burdens," said Maj. Finney, 96th Medical Operations Squadron psychologist. According to Capt. Catherine Bobenri-eth- , 96th Medical Operations Squadron Kim-berl- care needs and, when necessary, refers patients to a specialist or helps coordinate any hospitalization needed. In addition to routine care, an important part of the TRICARE Prime program is preventing illness. You need to do your part by eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly and getting adequate rest. Think of your PCM as a valuable health resource, too. The better your PCM knows you, the better he or she can guide you iu making important health care decisions. gift-wra- p. psychiatrist, many people deal with depression during the holidays in dysfunctional ways. Some could turn to alcohol to avoid their problems, while others spend excessively to meet holiday demands. "There are healthier ways with dealing with depression," Bobenrieth said. TRICARE offers the following tips to help people maintain a positive perspective and avoid stress and depression throughout The Health Enrollment Assessment HEAR Review survey is an excellent tool to help detect health problems and target potential risks and is available for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries ages 17 and older. Ask your PCM to review the HEAR results with you. By reviewing your lifestyle as well as your health history and current health status, your PCM can work with you to design a personalized health and wellness program. - Anyone who feels that the stress of the holiday season is becoming overwhelming, can ask for help from family and friends, as well as their local Mental Health Clinic. the holiday season. Communication is the key to establishing a healthy relationship with your PCM. If you have a health concern or problem, ask your PCM to explain what's wrong with you in terms you can understand, what treatment is recommended, and what you can do to speed the healing process or prevent the illness from recurring. The following tips can help you make the most of your time with your PCM: "Write questions before the appointment, and keep asking until you understand your doctor's explanations. Be polite, but assertive. Be clear on what you're supposed to do. For example, if your PCM prescribes medication, be sure you know what it's for, the correct dosage and when to take it, as well as any possible side effects. Agree on the next step do you need a follow-uappointment or wi 11 a phone call do? A primary goal of TRICARE Prime is for you and your PCM to form a p partnership, working together for For more your health and TRICARE information about Prime, e call the local TSC at or at well-bein- g. toll-fre- 728-260- 0, (874-9378- ). 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