There are plenty of times in life when we face an emergency or crisis. But, these times aren’t life threatening. We can’t justify dialing the emergency services for help. However, there are plenty of other emergency service providers. They are there for those everyday occurrences that we just can’t fix ourselves.
If you get a twinge in your back or your neck, chances are it’s not going away by itself. And, the more you contort yourself in an attempt to alleviate the pain, the more damage you’re doing. It will stop you sleeping, and it will physically disable you from doing even the everyday tasks like showering or brushing your hair. It can’t be left unattended. You need to make an emergency appointment with a chiropractor or therapist to help you relax the area in spasm.
A toothache is also something you can’t ignore. Don’t wait when you feel pain in your teeth. You need to contact your local 24/7 emergency dental services for an examination and treatment. Chances are, there is decay or an infection that can quickly spread and cause permanent damage. It can sometimes even be a symptom of a wider, more serious health condition, so get it checked out.
If you have suffered more than a couple of nights of sleeplessness, now is the time to find someone to help. Insomnia can cause serious damage to your health. It affects your clarity of thought, and your physical reaction time. You can even begin to hallucinate. If you know the cause is stress, book some time with a counselor or personal coach immediately to talk about the problem. This can often relieve the pressure enough to enable some sleep.
Many of us have pets. And, most of us wouldn’t hesitate to call the vet in the middle of the night if our fur babies were poorly. But, few of us have that out of hours emergency number on speed dial in our phones. Emergency vets are available throughout the day and night, but we rarely think of them in that way.
Sometimes a cold comes on, and you just can’t handle the symptoms. But, colds aren’t a cause for an ambulance to be called. Instead, you need an emergency pharmacist. Many big towns have out of hours pharmacies to fill prescriptions and supply over the counter remedies for coughs and colds. Find out where your one is and make a note of it.
Do you know how to get hold of your contract provider for your smartphone should it break? Most of us could not continue our jobs or our social lives without our trusty smartphones. But, not many of us have the operator’s phone number written down anywhere to dial from a landline. If your phone is lost, damaged, or stolen, how are you going to get hold of a replacement quickly?
There are lots of times when we need to call for help, but can’t justify using the real emergency services. We may know how to get hold of the breakdown company for the car, but beyond that, we may not be as prepared as we’d like for everyday emergencies. Ask yourself: can I cope with little situations that seem like an emergency in a short span?
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