This is the next post in an ongoing series on the 5-stage grieving process experienced by those caring for a person with COPD. Watching someone you love slowly shrink to a mere shadow of their former self is enough to trigger a powerful emotion that you may be ashamed of feeling. I'm talking about anger, and it's often the second stage in the grieving process, after denial.
Remember, each stage of grieving is perfectly natural and OK. So, give yourself a break and accept the feelings for...
‘Any tips on controlling anger?' asks Jen. ‘I've tried exercising to release the energy, journaling for the feelings, but nothing has... Read more »
Hey all! In some of our recent posts we have been talking about anger and how to manage it. I thought it might be a good idea to... Read more »
In two recent shareposts, we looked at anger, first in terms of how our illness may be a contributing factor, then at how some... Read more »
Some teens with Asperger's syndrome (AS) have problems with anger. For those with AS, a number of factors can contribute to anger... Read more »
Having diabetes or any chronic illness requires lots of patience. I once had a male companion who needed to check his blood glucose level... Read more »
Jacqueline Marcell is a former college professor and television executive, who was so compelled by the experience of caring for her elderly parents... Read more »
Source: National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute Support for Cancer Caregivers Caring for the Caregiver U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Anger management styles vary among people but generally fall into two groups. There's the anger-in style: holding anger in without expressing it... Read more »
When we face a situation which we cant change or a disease that cant be cured the notion of coping becomes meaningful. In these scenarios we are... Read more »
I get so many emails every day from caregivers who are so stressed out, often saying they’d love to take a break and get away for a little... Read more »
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