Symptoms Diet During Retreat
’’During a relapse, the patient is given milk, cold drinks, salts, vitamins, and a light diet. After that, the daily diet is restored. Vitamin salts and appetite suppressants are continued but over-the-counter medications are discontinued. During this time the patient’s mental state and mood are carefully examined, the patient expresses his psychological state through his behavior. Special care is taken of food and various occupations are kept busy. After a few days, the patient should start light exercise.