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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 active discussions in Emotional Support
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I Love My Dad, But I'm Starting to Feel Burned Out
I've been helping care for my dad since his dementia diagnosis about a year ago. Between working, keeping up with the house, managing appointments, and making sure he's safe, I feel like I've lost time for myself. I feel guilty even saying this, because I know Dad needs me. Some days I miss the person he used to be, and then I feel guilty for thinking that way, too. I know I'm not the only one going through this, but sometimes it feels very lonely. How do you make time for yourself with... more
Posted by: Ted Combs on September 8th, 2026 emotional support (0)
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I Feel Guilty When I Get Frustrated With My Mom
My mother has Alzheimer's and I am her primary caregiver, and lately I have found myself becoming frustrated over things that I know she can't control. Sometimes she asks me the same question five or six times in a few minutes, and even though I know it's the disease, I still find myself getting irritated. Afterward I feel terrible and wonder if I'm becoming a bad daughter or caregiver. How do other caregivers handle those moments when their patience is running thin without feeling guilty about... more
Posted by: Maria Robertson on August 24th, 2026 emotional support (0)
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Dad gets angry with me over things he used to understand
My dad has Alzheimer's and lately he has become much more argumentative with me, especially when I try to help him with things around the house. He'll insist that I'm trying to control him or that I'm hiding things from him, even though I'm only trying to keep him safe. I know the disease can change how someone perceives situations, but it's difficult not to take some of the things he says personally. How do other caregivers handle anger and accusations without getting into an argument or damagi... more
Posted by: Pat Whittington on August 19th, 2026 emotional support (0)
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I feel guilty admitting that I'm exhausted
I've been caring for my husband at home for almost three years, and lately I feel completely worn out. I love him dearly and would never want him to think I'm frustrated with him, but sometimes I find myself wishing I could have just one normal day again. Then I feel guilty for even thinking that way because I know he can't control what is happening to him. How do other caregivers deal with the guilt and exhaustion without feeling like they're abandoning the person they love?
Posted by: Sarah Thomas on March 16th, 2026 emotional support (0)
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Feeling Overwhelmed - Need Support
I've been caring for my mom for 3 years now and lately I'm feeling completely exhausted. Between work, caregiving, and trying to maintain my own life, I feel like I'm drowning. How do you all manage the emotional toll? I know I need to take care of myself but I feel guilty whenever I take a break.
Posted by: Anonymous on December 9th, 2025 emotional support (1)