Surprise! Your Dark Thoughts on Bad Caregiving Days Aren't Unique to You

Photo credit Caleb George Wouldn’t it be nice to be a family caregiver who never gets frustrated and is an eternal optimist? Maybe there are some like that out there. If you are one of them, I applaud your emotional strength and resilience. However, many of us who have provided care for aging and ill loved ones do not fall into that category. I know I don’t. Each day, we face new challenges and try, once again, to solve those that keep recurring. Being a caregiver is hard work, and it is impossible to keep a level head at all times. Moments of sadness, frustration, and anger can easily get the best of us and cause our thoughts to take a rather dark turn. Sometimes they can leave us mired in guilt, wondering, “Did I really just think that?” Continue reading on Agingcare for more about how your dark thoughts as a caregiver are actually okay - to a point: Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order on Amazon use promo Code: 20CAREGIVERS. General caregiving or incontinence questions? We’re here to help with ASK CAROL.  She has an additional 10% discount for you. ***Egosan’s PEFC certification guarantees that their products are from sustainable, managed forests, recycled and controlled sources              Related StoriesThe Stages of Alzheimer's and the Caregiver's Role In Determining CareGrief: ...
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