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What are you best tips for being more patient?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (68)Comment receiving replies
@shmerdloff thank you for taking time to support me in this struggle. I'm visualizing your advice to let negative energy fly by with neither resistance or collection. Right now, I feel as if it would be a long road to reach that place, and the first steps may be the hardest. I may not be able today, yet I am certainly willing. Congratulations on your 50+ years together - that's marvelous. Thank you again!
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@wtr2026
It is a long road. This challenge of caregiving can be a whetstone for you to sharpen a new skill for yourself-objectivity or non-attachment.
There are two arrows. One is a dx of dementia. The second arrow is the OMG why is this happening and what am I going to do. I am frightened, and this is awful. The catch is to not use the second arrow.
That being said, we are human and have human responses, but as much as one can not do arrow #2, there is a space for relief from the upsetting responses.
Also, set some quiet time aside for yourself and listen to a good meditation download.