Stress can negatively impact a caregiver if the caregiver does not take care of themselves. Here are some tips to help with stress.
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Use relaxation
When you are frustrated, find relaxation techniques to help. These can be as simple as counting from one to ten, while taking slow deep breaths. Others have gone for walks. I tend to meditate, sing, and take baths.
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Prayer
Find positive affirmations or prayers that work for you to help you with negative thoughts. For example, the serenity prayer: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.”
