by Laurie Bender on May 20, 2013
In an average day or week family caregivers can experience a wide range of emotions from love, tenderness, appreciation and satisfaction to frustration, anger and resentment. It’s okay to experience any and all of these emotions. It’s how you cope with these emotions that can have positive and negative effects in your life.
Dr. Amy D’Aprix, a caregiving expert, recommends the following process to help you manage the rigors and emotions of family care giving.
by Laurie Bender on May 18, 2013
The Tolls of Buried Emotions
Many caregivers struggle with difficult emotions such as anger, resentment and frustration. Instead of finding outlets for these feelings, some family caregivers hide or bury these difficult emotions.
Our research found that family caregivers who hide or repress feelings are the ones most likely to experience deep negative emotions. They also are the ones most likely to see their health suffer as a result of their family care giving responsibilities.