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What are you best tips for being more patient?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (68)Comment receiving replies
Thanks for asking this question! I've also recently begun this journey with my husband and can become easily frustrated.
I try to stop, take a breath, and then respond as I know it's the MCI. I've also begun to ensure I take deep breaths periodically. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system which helps to calm you down. I also envision the fresh air going in with lots of patience and light and the bad dark frustrated air leaving.
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@cakbob thank you for your most valuable advice. Stop and take a breath, stop and take a breath. That's going to be my new mantra. I hope this journey with your husband will be as smooth as possible. Thank you again.
@cakbob This is a second reply to let you know how much your support has meant to me. I am a better person today than I was yesterday, thanks to the advice I received from you and others who responded. What felt impossible now feels doable. Although I have a long journey ahead, it looks brighter and happier now. What a difference you have made for me. Thank you!
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@cakbob breathing is good. Helps regulate things.
Also, shallow breathing cuts down on oxygen and increases CO 2. This deprivation triggers the brain into anxiety/panic.
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