There will be more than one tip on stress, because in essence that is the key to becoming the caregiver you would like to be. However minimally you may be involved in the care of your parent at first, there will always be worry and concern. As they are less able to care for themselves, these worries and concerns increase. You may have the tendency to want to fix the problem. The problem is they are at the end of their lives and you can’t fix it. You may know this logically, but logic is not part of your heart and in your heart, you want to fix the problem. Therefore, you may keep on trying to fix it.
Your heart and your head are at war with this concept, and your body is in the middle and it begins to suffer. Whether or not you have family support, it is important to find a group that is made up of other caregivers. It’s called a support group. It may be you will find one through your physician, home health group, or hospital. If there are none around, start one. You will not be the only person in your town, or even in your neighborhood who is going through this.
Sharing your frustrations, anger, and sadness with others that have the same or similar problems will be more help than you can realize. There are frustrations, anger and sadness and keeping them to yourself only makes them toxic to your body. Stress is a disabler and you can’t function in that condition. A support group becomes a safe place where you can vent! So, find one before you are over stressed. If you are involved with a church, find someone to talk with there
At the very least, grab a friend and go out to lunch or take your parent out to lunch. They are probably feeling your stress too and this may release a little of the tension, particularly around the holidays.
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