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Checked out mentally: Do you ever feel disconnected as you give care?
Do you have days when you feel disconnected and flat as a caregiver for loved one with dementia ? I feel like an irritated robot.
How I miss my life. My “acceptance” mantra is failing today.
Just venting.
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I think we all have days like that.
My wife has been endlessly patient since my stroke, focusing on being glad that I'm okay cognitively. But I know there are days when she just needs a break.
From my YouTube channel, I get comments about how positive and upbeat I am. Yeah, well, not always! I get plenty cranky and surly, like a rabid porcupine.
We're all human. That's not a bad thing.
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9 Reactions@scottrl A rabid porcupine… I’m kind of like a cranky honey badger! Lol
Thank you for your friendly and uplifting presence!
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10 ReactionsYes, I do feel like I am not me, just going through the motions. That's when I look for something to do that fills my cup back up (for me, baking).
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10 ReactionsDefinitely checked out, not even on the same planet these days
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8 Reactions@judimahoney
For me it’s the treadmill in the garage and an audiobook.
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8 Reactions@tracidw yes I’m trying to focus on gratitude and acceptance but sometimes I just feel angry and really depressed and like my life is over. This too shall pass.
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8 Reactions@cyds
I bought a punching bag and gloves. 🥊
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11 ReactionsI do use weights in the basement when I get time for myself and it helps a lot.
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5 ReactionsIn this winter weather I walk in the garage with my earbuds tuned to 60's and 70's music. There is much singing along and dancing involved as no one can see me!
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9 Reactions@gratia I feel like that, too.
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