Caregivers Support Group
A voluntary caregiver is a spouse, relative, friend or neighbor of a disabled person or child who assists with activities of daily living and assists those unable to fully take care of themselves. The challenges of a caregiver are unique and sometimes it's hard to find people to talk to who know what you're going through. Join the conversation and find others who...
I was wondering how you all communicate with your family.. We are really lacking in skill.. One trys to over talk the other and it ends up with a yelling match..Everyone feels frustrated.. I set out a timer last night and gave son 15 minutes to talk uninterupted.. then I had my turn,, I thought I was always a good listner but found out I tend to interupt.tonight i am hopeing for a round table dissusion with each getting 15 minutes..No bashing allowed just concerns and feelings.. How do you communicate? Love D
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
It makes me want to throw eggs. >:(
Regarding the communication thing, I'm very pleased about being reminded of the timer idea. It's a good one. I suspect it won't work with my mother and me, because we live in timelessness, now, but I'm sure it would work with extended family (assuming I see them again)...
Hmmm - communication skills? don't really know the scientific way of doing it right - but I have learned that sometimes it is best to let the other person do all the talking first - listen carefully and then make your feelings known - not how they should act, but how you feel...... saying how we feel seems to work for me... 'some of the time'. Just a note re Adrian: if you have ever watched the TV show 'Intervention' - whenever they go to Detox or Rehab (and it may be the same with going to jail), they always want to have that 'one last one...whatever it is..' - even on the way to airport, they need to say 'good-bye to whatever they were addicted to' - just a thought that has absolutely nothing to do with the topic (see I tend to repeat myself or talk nonsense at times....duh :o)
my family seems so easily offended that everything you do and say is walking on eggshells. I hate that. can't we all just be open with each other?
the family I care for: well, they don't really talk about anything deep. everything is light and airy on the surface. If I ask a "real" question I never get a reply.
it's frustrating. that's probably why I get the urge to turn around and moon people. I'm to chicken to, but that's what I feel like doing.