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Caring for yourself while caring for others

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247 points squircle | 1 comments | 06 Nov 24 20:04 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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VWWHFSfQ ◴[06 Nov 24 20:58 UTC] No.42069266[source]▶
> 4. Be gentle with yourself

> It’s common to experience a wide range of emotions as a caregiver. You might feel frustrated, sad, resentful, joyful—all in the same day or even in the same hour! These feelings are a normal part of the caregiving experience, and it’s okay to express them.

I think this one is the most important and it extends to everyone, not just people in a caregiving role.

Be able to forgive yourself. Past mistakes, things you said, or did, or didn't do. All the the showerthoughts that make you cringe up. Don't be so hard on yourself. Forgive.

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1. olyjohn ◴[06 Nov 24 21:17 UTC] No.42069547[source]▶
It's especially true if you're taking care of a dying my family member. They will pass and then suddenly you have time to remember all the things you did wrong, or said out of exhaustion and frustration, and you won't be able to apologize. Truth is none of those things matter. What matters most is you did the best you can for them and that you were just there for them.