“So many of the things you might say end up having a paradoxical effect and make the anxiety worse,” Bea tells The Huffington Post. “Anxiety can be like quicksand — the more you do to try to defuse the situation immediately, the deeper you sink. By telling people things like ‘stay calm,’ they can actually increase their sense of panic.”
Despite everything, there are ways to still be supportive without causing more distress. Here are seven comments you should avoid saying to someone who suffers from an anxiety disorder — and how you can really help them instead.“
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Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Stress
Caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias can experience high levels of stress. Learn 10 symptoms of caregiver stress and get tips on avoiding burnout. Find caregiver support, online and from your local chapter.
Definitely have to take some time to take care of ourselves. If we burn out, it will make it that much harder to care for those we love.
Sometimes when we are spending a lot of time caring for others, simple things like cleaning the house can fall to the wayside. If you are at a point where the accumulated mess is starting to seem an insurmountable task, I highly suggest checking out Unfuck Your Habitat (on tumblr as well).
Lots of hints and tips on how to break it all down into manageable bits. Makes it a lot less daunting, especially if you’ve only got a few extra minutes to spare each day.
Websites for when you want to:
It’s been a stressful few days, so figured it might be a good time to post a reminder for places on the net that are good to go for de-stressing and relaxing…
- un-disgruntle yourself
- comfort someone
- be comforted
- go to a quiet place
- press a magic button and fix everything
- get a hug
- see something cute
- hear rain noises
- play cute games
- cut something/someone (blood)
- break something
- open a window
- have a guided relaxation
- listen to nature sounds (or here)
- do nothing for 2 minutes
- play the piano
- make cute ecards
- make cool music (ex.)
- get an idea for what to do
- avoid boredom
- watch a dream
- have a stickman adventure
Wanted to share this helpful tool with anyone who needs it. A lot of people have a hard time putting their feelings into words and identifying what emotions they are feeling. This is called a feeling wheel. It can help you get to the core emotion you are experiencing and help you name each feeling when you’re overwhelmed with many emotions
Holding the Bowl 