Facing the Emotional Side of Caregiving

Call me Gram

This website has helped me deal with some of my feelings, and to be kind to myself when doing so. I hope it helps you, too!

https://www.caregiver.org/resource/emotional-side-caregiving

"If you don’t deal with ALL of your emotions, they can be like a two-year-old who wants your attention: they will keep tugging at you until you stop and acknowledge them. Not paying attention to your feelings can lead to poor sleep, illness, trouble coping, stress eating, substance abuse, etc. When you admit to your feelings, you can then find productive ways to express them and deal with them, so that you and the care receiver can cope better in the future."

Chance Rider

@Call me Gram this will be an invaluable resource for me. Thank you so much for sharing.

David1941

Thanks so much for this - it will help a lot with my care of DW.

SDianeL

thank you. So true. 💜

Goodlife2025

Thank you for posting this - all good reminders as I am awake in these wee morning hours…..

trottingalong

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/75073/facing-the-emotional-side-of-caregiving

That is SO true, but sometimes we get so overwhelmed that it’s difficult to remember. Thanks for posting!