Being diagnosed with any degenerative disease can turn one's life upside
down. A metamorphosis takes place, as life changes, so it's important to go with
the flow. Don't fight it, or try going against the current. Let life's course
take you, making the best out of a bad situation is vital to one's survival.
Life without dreams and hope can be depressing. We have to get through with the
belief that all will somehow be OK - both sufferer and caregiver staying
positive.
Every caregiver needs a special place, a social activity or hobby that
is purely theirs. Somewhere calm and pleasurable to re-charge emotionally and
physically. The sufferer must acknowledge this need, allowing with a full heart,
encouraging the caregiver to do so, in order that he or she remains strong and
able to continue caring. If you are a caregiver; dream like you've never dreamt
before - go for it. Make your own bucket list. No matter what your situation,
no one is promised a perfect life; it is up to us to make our own happiness.
What do you do to cope and make it through each day? What changes have
you made to keep some semblance of normality?
Grab your coffee and take a few minutes to read my latest article on TheHuffington Post entitled "Don't let a disease define you".
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