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![]() JOAN’S BLOG – FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2007 – STRESS!!!!!
What causes stress to us Caregivers of our AD spouses ? EVERYTHING!!!! Temper tantrums
Raising children and/or grandchildren
Relationship deterioration Financial woes
Handling ALL of the household duties – cooking, cleaning, caring for spouse, paying bills, being office manager for insurance, medical bills, telephone calls …………..the list is endless
A little stressed are we? So how do we relieve the stress?? Lose our tempers – not productive
Eat chocolate
Shop– healthy if you have no financial problems; not so good if you’re in a money vacuum. Smoke –
So what are healthy ways of relieving stress? Exercise Take (steal) some time for yourself and bury your head Vent on our message boards. Find a hobby – Take a luxurious bubble bath. Get a massage – My Choice for #1 Stress Reliever - I still like that chocolate idea See your doctor
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