Caregiver Emotions —It’s Okay to Feel . . .Ready or not here they come—fear, anger, guilt, grief, confusion, anxiety, stress, exhaustion, worry, loneliness . . . It was challenging for me just to type that list. To experience all of those caregiver emotions (plus more!) is even more difficult. As a dementia caregiver you have taken on much responsibility. Chances are you already had a life before you assumed this role. 
When we first started caring for our Mom, I (Paula) had four children and a husband, health problems of my own that I was dealing with, financial problems and the list went on. Lanette had just come through a divorce and had a close friend who was battling cancer. She also had the added stress of living far away from Mom so she couldn’t get to her as often as needed (or wanted.) You need other people. You need people who are going through this journey or who have been through this journey. Whether you find the comfort you need through this site, through friends and family members, or through a support group, do find it. Dealing with caregiver emotions is vital to your well-being. As “someone who’s been there” let us give you permission to feel. To hurt. To long for what used to be. To laugh. To cry. To reach out for help. A caregiver’s emotions can go from up, to down, to down even further sometimes several times a day. There is much to be done and a lot to deal with physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. Add to the normal pressures of life the stress of caring for a dementia patient and it is understandable why your emotions may be out of control at times. We are here for you. . . Get a FREE Copy of Our Ebook!
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