Caregivers in Seminole FL
Once in a while, you’re going to find yourself having to manage anger as a family caregiver. It’s not a fun emotion to have to deal with, but how you deal with it can make a big difference in how other people in the situation react and respond.
Don’t Beat Yourself Up
When the anger first hits, your next thought may be that you can’t believe that you blew up like that. You may even start to berate yourself and feel terrible that you let your anger take hold. The problem with that is that anger is a normal human emotion that you’re going to naturally experience from time to time. You can’t beat yourself up for being human. The key is to resolve to do better in the future.
Assess Your Immediate Needs
Anger is one of those emotions that can be exacerbated by other situations. For example, if you’re hungry or tired, you may find that it’s easier for someone to trip your anger trigger. As you’re breathing deeply and getting your anger under control, take a look at your immediate needs. Are you hungry? When did you last eat? Would some extra sleep help a bit? Take care of yourself and you can often take care of the anger.
Do Some Vigorous Jumping Jacks
When you’re angry, you often have adrenaline and sudden energy that you may not be able to vent anywhere. One way to vent some of that energy quickly is to do something physical, like jumping jacks. You could also take a walk or do some stretching. You could also try kicking a soccer ball around in the back yard or playing fetch with the dog.
Walk Away for a Little Bit
If everyone else involved in the situation is safe and in a good position, try walking away for a little bit. That can help you to regain your perspective and to cool down a bit. Removing yourself from the situation can help to defuse the problem right away and you can gain some room in which to formulate a better response.
Taking care of yourself and your needs is the best way for you to stop anger in its tracks.
If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring In-Home Caregivers in Seminole, FL, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211.
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Becky Moultrie is Owner and Administrator of Assisting Hands Home Care Serving Pinellas. Guided by a motto to Do Good with Love, she’s well positioned to do just that at Assisting Hands. She has a passion for helping families keep seniors and those who are diabled happy and healthy at home. She serves on a number of boards in Pinellas County including the Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber and Better Living Seniors (BLS), leading the Membership Committee. Annually, she hosts a Silver Santa Party, collecting donations for nearly 100 low income seniors in the county. She attends Blessed Sacrament Church, Seminole where she is an Ascribed Member of the Rosminian Order. When not busy Doing Good in the community, Becky is at home with her husband David & their 4 children, tending to their beehives and digging in the garden.
