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I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "First off, I would like to congratulate you on making the decision to stop smoking.\'a0 The next thing I want to share is that there are so many different ways to kick the habit. Some people find solace in groups, while others prefer to see a counselor about this individually. Remember, that the crux of addiction is f... | "Hopefully you feel you have the time to follow this procedure.1. For a week - log when you smoke - time, place and activity2. Plan on cutting back 10% for a week.Cut out the easiest times.3.Next change the times and and activities for 3 days - consider water or candy or gum if it is very tough.\'a04. Cut another 10% e... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "It is very good news that you realize the risks of smoking cigarettes while pregnant and are willing to stop.Thinking about smoking is a typical and frequent reaction to being without the substance.Be creative with what you know about yourself to distract you when this psychological urge comes up. \'a0My suggestions a... | "First off, I would like to congratulate you on making the decision to stop smoking.\'a0 The next thing I want to share is that there are so many different ways to kick the habit. Some people find solace in groups, while others prefer to see a counselor about this individually. Remember, that the crux of addiction is f... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "First off, I would like to congratulate you on making the decision to stop smoking.\'a0 The next thing I want to share is that there are so many different ways to kick the habit. Some people find solace in groups, while others prefer to see a counselor about this individually. Remember, that the crux of addiction is f... | "Quitting smoking can be difficult. It's also true that there is part that is sometimes a physical need and a part that is often connected to emotions in some way. From the way that you wrote this, it sounds like you may have been able to stop smoking physically, but still have cravings.One thing you can do is talk wit... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "First off, I would like to congratulate you on making the decision to stop smoking.\'a0 The next thing I want to share is that there are so many different ways to kick the habit. Some people find solace in groups, while others prefer to see a counselor about this individually. Remember, that the crux of addiction is f... | "It can be challenging to quite anything once we set our mind to it. \'a0We often crave the things more that we know we can not or should not have. \'a0With that being said I would encourage you to become aware of the chemical dependency part that cigarettes have on your brain and your body. \'a0Then make yourself awar... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "While smoking can be incredibly difficult to quit doing, it's not impossible, so the first thing to NOT lose is hope. And certainly planning to have a baby can be exactly the catalyst that one needs to motivate to complete this sort of task. But, as I said, it still won't be easy, even with the motivation there.There ... | "It's very admirable that you are trying to stop smoking for the sake of your health and your child's health.\'a0 The mental aspect of quitting a drug can and usually is the hardest part.\'a0 First, it can be helpful to change the focus of your thinking so you are focusing on the healthy behaviors you will start/improv... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "While smoking can be incredibly difficult to quit doing, it's not impossible, so the first thing to NOT lose is hope. And certainly planning to have a baby can be exactly the catalyst that one needs to motivate to complete this sort of task. But, as I said, it still won't be easy, even with the motivation there.There ... | "Breaking any habit is no easy feat. \'a0 Cutting down or cutting out cigarettes is very challenging, and there aren't any one size fits all solutions. \'a0Fortunately, there are a lot of tricks and tools that you can use to stop smoking. \'a01. Many habits that we have are paired habits. If we do one thing, then we wi... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "While smoking can be incredibly difficult to quit doing, it's not impossible, so the first thing to NOT lose is hope. And certainly planning to have a baby can be exactly the catalyst that one needs to motivate to complete this sort of task. But, as I said, it still won't be easy, even with the motivation there.There ... | "Hopefully you feel you have the time to follow this procedure.1. For a week - log when you smoke - time, place and activity2. Plan on cutting back 10% for a week.Cut out the easiest times.3.Next change the times and and activities for 3 days - consider water or candy or gum if it is very tough.\'a04. Cut another 10% e... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "It is very good news that you realize the risks of smoking cigarettes while pregnant and are willing to stop.Thinking about smoking is a typical and frequent reaction to being without the substance.Be creative with what you know about yourself to distract you when this psychological urge comes up. \'a0My suggestions a... | "While smoking can be incredibly difficult to quit doing, it's not impossible, so the first thing to NOT lose is hope. And certainly planning to have a baby can be exactly the catalyst that one needs to motivate to complete this sort of task. But, as I said, it still won't be easy, even with the motivation there.There ... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "While smoking can be incredibly difficult to quit doing, it's not impossible, so the first thing to NOT lose is hope. And certainly planning to have a baby can be exactly the catalyst that one needs to motivate to complete this sort of task. But, as I said, it still won't be easy, even with the motivation there.There ... | "Quitting smoking can be difficult. It's also true that there is part that is sometimes a physical need and a part that is often connected to emotions in some way. From the way that you wrote this, it sounds like you may have been able to stop smoking physically, but still have cravings.One thing you can do is talk wit... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "While smoking can be incredibly difficult to quit doing, it's not impossible, so the first thing to NOT lose is hope. And certainly planning to have a baby can be exactly the catalyst that one needs to motivate to complete this sort of task. But, as I said, it still won't be easy, even with the motivation there.There ... | "It can be challenging to quite anything once we set our mind to it. \'a0We often crave the things more that we know we can not or should not have. \'a0With that being said I would encourage you to become aware of the chemical dependency part that cigarettes have on your brain and your body. \'a0Then make yourself awar... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "Breaking any habit is no easy feat. \'a0 Cutting down or cutting out cigarettes is very challenging, and there aren't any one size fits all solutions. \'a0Fortunately, there are a lot of tricks and tools that you can use to stop smoking. \'a01. Many habits that we have are paired habits. If we do one thing, then we wi... | "It's very admirable that you are trying to stop smoking for the sake of your health and your child's health.\'a0 The mental aspect of quitting a drug can and usually is the hardest part.\'a0 First, it can be helpful to change the focus of your thinking so you are focusing on the healthy behaviors you will start/improv... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "It's very admirable that you are trying to stop smoking for the sake of your health and your child's health.\'a0 The mental aspect of quitting a drug can and usually is the hardest part.\'a0 First, it can be helpful to change the focus of your thinking so you are focusing on the healthy behaviors you will start/improv... | "Hopefully you feel you have the time to follow this procedure.1. For a week - log when you smoke - time, place and activity2. Plan on cutting back 10% for a week.Cut out the easiest times.3.Next change the times and and activities for 3 days - consider water or candy or gum if it is very tough.\'a04. Cut another 10% e... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "It is very good news that you realize the risks of smoking cigarettes while pregnant and are willing to stop.Thinking about smoking is a typical and frequent reaction to being without the substance.Be creative with what you know about yourself to distract you when this psychological urge comes up. \'a0My suggestions a... | "It's very admirable that you are trying to stop smoking for the sake of your health and your child's health.\'a0 The mental aspect of quitting a drug can and usually is the hardest part.\'a0 First, it can be helpful to change the focus of your thinking so you are focusing on the healthy behaviors you will start/improv... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "It's very admirable that you are trying to stop smoking for the sake of your health and your child's health.\'a0 The mental aspect of quitting a drug can and usually is the hardest part.\'a0 First, it can be helpful to change the focus of your thinking so you are focusing on the healthy behaviors you will start/improv... | "Quitting smoking can be difficult. It's also true that there is part that is sometimes a physical need and a part that is often connected to emotions in some way. From the way that you wrote this, it sounds like you may have been able to stop smoking physically, but still have cravings.One thing you can do is talk wit... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "It's very admirable that you are trying to stop smoking for the sake of your health and your child's health.\'a0 The mental aspect of quitting a drug can and usually is the hardest part.\'a0 First, it can be helpful to change the focus of your thinking so you are focusing on the healthy behaviors you will start/improv... | "It can be challenging to quite anything once we set our mind to it. \'a0We often crave the things more that we know we can not or should not have. \'a0With that being said I would encourage you to become aware of the chemical dependency part that cigarettes have on your brain and your body. \'a0Then make yourself awar... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "Breaking any habit is no easy feat. \'a0 Cutting down or cutting out cigarettes is very challenging, and there aren't any one size fits all solutions. \'a0Fortunately, there are a lot of tricks and tools that you can use to stop smoking. \'a01. Many habits that we have are paired habits. If we do one thing, then we wi... | "Hopefully you feel you have the time to follow this procedure.1. For a week - log when you smoke - time, place and activity2. Plan on cutting back 10% for a week.Cut out the easiest times.3.Next change the times and and activities for 3 days - consider water or candy or gum if it is very tough.\'a04. Cut another 10% e... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "It is very good news that you realize the risks of smoking cigarettes while pregnant and are willing to stop.Thinking about smoking is a typical and frequent reaction to being without the substance.Be creative with what you know about yourself to distract you when this psychological urge comes up. \'a0My suggestions a... | "Breaking any habit is no easy feat. \'a0 Cutting down or cutting out cigarettes is very challenging, and there aren't any one size fits all solutions. \'a0Fortunately, there are a lot of tricks and tools that you can use to stop smoking. \'a01. Many habits that we have are paired habits. If we do one thing, then we wi... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "Breaking any habit is no easy feat. \'a0 Cutting down or cutting out cigarettes is very challenging, and there aren't any one size fits all solutions. \'a0Fortunately, there are a lot of tricks and tools that you can use to stop smoking. \'a01. Many habits that we have are paired habits. If we do one thing, then we wi... | "Quitting smoking can be difficult. It's also true that there is part that is sometimes a physical need and a part that is often connected to emotions in some way. From the way that you wrote this, it sounds like you may have been able to stop smoking physically, but still have cravings.One thing you can do is talk wit... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "Breaking any habit is no easy feat. \'a0 Cutting down or cutting out cigarettes is very challenging, and there aren't any one size fits all solutions. \'a0Fortunately, there are a lot of tricks and tools that you can use to stop smoking. \'a01. Many habits that we have are paired habits. If we do one thing, then we wi... | "It can be challenging to quite anything once we set our mind to it. \'a0We often crave the things more that we know we can not or should not have. \'a0With that being said I would encourage you to become aware of the chemical dependency part that cigarettes have on your brain and your body. \'a0Then make yourself awar... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "It is very good news that you realize the risks of smoking cigarettes while pregnant and are willing to stop.Thinking about smoking is a typical and frequent reaction to being without the substance.Be creative with what you know about yourself to distract you when this psychological urge comes up. \'a0My suggestions a... | "Hopefully you feel you have the time to follow this procedure.1. For a week - log when you smoke - time, place and activity2. Plan on cutting back 10% for a week.Cut out the easiest times.3.Next change the times and and activities for 3 days - consider water or candy or gum if it is very tough.\'a04. Cut another 10% e... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "Hopefully you feel you have the time to follow this procedure.1. For a week - log when you smoke - time, place and activity2. Plan on cutting back 10% for a week.Cut out the easiest times.3.Next change the times and and activities for 3 days - consider water or candy or gum if it is very tough.\'a04. Cut another 10% e... | "Quitting smoking can be difficult. It's also true that there is part that is sometimes a physical need and a part that is often connected to emotions in some way. From the way that you wrote this, it sounds like you may have been able to stop smoking physically, but still have cravings.One thing you can do is talk wit... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "Hopefully you feel you have the time to follow this procedure.1. For a week - log when you smoke - time, place and activity2. Plan on cutting back 10% for a week.Cut out the easiest times.3.Next change the times and and activities for 3 days - consider water or candy or gum if it is very tough.\'a04. Cut another 10% e... | "It can be challenging to quite anything once we set our mind to it. \'a0We often crave the things more that we know we can not or should not have. \'a0With that being said I would encourage you to become aware of the chemical dependency part that cigarettes have on your brain and your body. \'a0Then make yourself awar... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "It is very good news that you realize the risks of smoking cigarettes while pregnant and are willing to stop.Thinking about smoking is a typical and frequent reaction to being without the substance.Be creative with what you know about yourself to distract you when this psychological urge comes up. \'a0My suggestions a... | "Quitting smoking can be difficult. It's also true that there is part that is sometimes a physical need and a part that is often connected to emotions in some way. From the way that you wrote this, it sounds like you may have been able to stop smoking physically, but still have cravings.One thing you can do is talk wit... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "It is very good news that you realize the risks of smoking cigarettes while pregnant and are willing to stop.Thinking about smoking is a typical and frequent reaction to being without the substance.Be creative with what you know about yourself to distract you when this psychological urge comes up. \'a0My suggestions a... | "It can be challenging to quite anything once we set our mind to it. \'a0We often crave the things more that we know we can not or should not have. \'a0With that being said I would encourage you to become aware of the chemical dependency part that cigarettes have on your brain and your body. \'a0Then make yourself awar... |
I'm addicted to smoking. How can I stop?"I'm planning to have baby so I have to quit smoking - but it's hard. Sometimes it's not a physical need it's mental.\
I cannot help myself from thinking about smoking. What can I do to get rid of this addiction?" | "Quitting smoking can be difficult. It's also true that there is part that is sometimes a physical need and a part that is often connected to emotions in some way. From the way that you wrote this, it sounds like you may have been able to stop smoking physically, but still have cravings.One thing you can do is talk wit... | "It can be challenging to quite anything once we set our mind to it. \'a0We often crave the things more that we know we can not or should not have. \'a0With that being said I would encourage you to become aware of the chemical dependency part that cigarettes have on your brain and your body. \'a0Then make yourself awar... |
Is it okay if I take my friend's pills away?"My friend is abusing her prescription medicine. Even though she told me she didn't have any more pills I found she has prescriptions for anxiety medications." | "Your good intentions to help your friend stay clean, are very caring about her.Unless your friend feels like stopping pills, \'a0taking them away will mean she finds them some place else.The problem that anyone who is addicted to pills has, is that the person is psychologically and at least with xanax, physically addi... | "Hello! Thank you for your question. I have a worked with many people who have become addicted to benzodiazepines, like Clonazepam. It is a difficult road for people who are trying to become clean. It is also a very difficult road for those who love the person and are trying to be supportive. During those times, it is ... |
Can I sign my brother into a mental health facility?"My brother has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and has not been taking his medication. He's been using methamphetamine and alcohol and was found sleeping naked in my step mom driveway in degree weather.\
I was adopted in by his dad (who just passed) an... | "Thanks for asking this question. I know it can be really difficult to deal with issues like this.To answer your question, you might be able to get you brother some mental health help, even if he doesn't recognize that he needs it. In most states, an individual can request a mental health evaluation of a family member ... | "The answer depends on what State you live.Since the description you write here is that your brother may be a serious risk to himself and others, it is worth contacting a mental health hotline or one of your local area hospitals and talk to a social worker or other professional level person in their psychiatry departme... |
Can I sign my brother into a mental health facility?"My brother has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and has not been taking his medication. He's been using methamphetamine and alcohol and was found sleeping naked in my step mom driveway in degree weather.\
I was adopted in by his dad (who just passed) an... | "Thanks for asking this question. I know it can be really difficult to deal with issues like this.To answer your question, you might be able to get you brother some mental health help, even if he doesn't recognize that he needs it. In most states, an individual can request a mental health evaluation of a family member ... | "Hello, My heart goes out to you, your brother, and your family, dealing with a very painful and difficult situation.\'a0In New York, you can't institutionalize someone else directly. You can, however, call the police or EMS. If they agree that he would benefit from hospitalization (and it sounds like they would), he c... |
Can I sign my brother into a mental health facility?"My brother has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and has not been taking his medication. He's been using methamphetamine and alcohol and was found sleeping naked in my step mom driveway in degree weather.\
I was adopted in by his dad (who just passed) an... | "Thanks for asking this question. I know it can be really difficult to deal with issues like this.To answer your question, you might be able to get you brother some mental health help, even if he doesn't recognize that he needs it. In most states, an individual can request a mental health evaluation of a family member ... | "Family members sometimes get Power of Attorney over vulnerable adults. If you had this, you could do something like that. I'm assuming that you don't, though. There are steps family members can take through the court system to get someone involuntarily committed, but it is a long process.\'a0I deal with situations lik... |
Can I sign my brother into a mental health facility?"My brother has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and has not been taking his medication. He's been using methamphetamine and alcohol and was found sleeping naked in my step mom driveway in degree weather.\
I was adopted in by his dad (who just passed) an... | "The answer depends on what State you live.Since the description you write here is that your brother may be a serious risk to himself and others, it is worth contacting a mental health hotline or one of your local area hospitals and talk to a social worker or other professional level person in their psychiatry departme... | "Hello, My heart goes out to you, your brother, and your family, dealing with a very painful and difficult situation.\'a0In New York, you can't institutionalize someone else directly. You can, however, call the police or EMS. If they agree that he would benefit from hospitalization (and it sounds like they would), he c... |
Can I sign my brother into a mental health facility?"My brother has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and has not been taking his medication. He's been using methamphetamine and alcohol and was found sleeping naked in my step mom driveway in degree weather.\
I was adopted in by his dad (who just passed) an... | "The answer depends on what State you live.Since the description you write here is that your brother may be a serious risk to himself and others, it is worth contacting a mental health hotline or one of your local area hospitals and talk to a social worker or other professional level person in their psychiatry departme... | "Family members sometimes get Power of Attorney over vulnerable adults. If you had this, you could do something like that. I'm assuming that you don't, though. There are steps family members can take through the court system to get someone involuntarily committed, but it is a long process.\'a0I deal with situations lik... |
Can I sign my brother into a mental health facility?"My brother has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and has not been taking his medication. He's been using methamphetamine and alcohol and was found sleeping naked in my step mom driveway in degree weather.\
I was adopted in by his dad (who just passed) an... | "Hello, My heart goes out to you, your brother, and your family, dealing with a very painful and difficult situation.\'a0In New York, you can't institutionalize someone else directly. You can, however, call the police or EMS. If they agree that he would benefit from hospitalization (and it sounds like they would), he c... | "Family members sometimes get Power of Attorney over vulnerable adults. If you had this, you could do something like that. I'm assuming that you don't, though. There are steps family members can take through the court system to get someone involuntarily committed, but it is a long process.\'a0I deal with situations lik... |
How can I stop abusing alcohol?"I have bipolar II disorder I'm addicted to alcohol and weed and I'm hopeless. I keep drinking even though it's harming myself and others." | "Anyone who wants to change their life path, eventually will be successful in this. \'a0How to stop abusing alcohol involves a few steps, most of them time consuming, with slow progress and very often with tremendous emotional pain.The basic path is to figure out what motivates you to drink too much and be addicted to ... | "You may feel hopeless but YOU are not hopeless. Addictions of any sort are difficult to overcome, especially when they serve to bury pain and suffering that one is experiencing. It is not impossible to overcome alcohol or drug use/abuse/dependence on your own, but you will likely find much greater success with the hel... |
How can I stop abusing alcohol?"I have bipolar II disorder I'm addicted to alcohol and weed and I'm hopeless. I keep drinking even though it's harming myself and others." | "This relationship with your step dad sounds very challenging. It is hard to to be told over and over again how not good enough we are. Let me offer you this, frequently when we say harsh, mean, nasty things to others, we are simply projecting our own thoughts about ourself. I am not advocating that this is ok, it seem... | "You may feel hopeless but YOU are not hopeless. Addictions of any sort are difficult to overcome, especially when they serve to bury pain and suffering that one is experiencing. It is not impossible to overcome alcohol or drug use/abuse/dependence on your own, but you will likely find much greater success with the hel... |
How can I stop abusing alcohol?"I have bipolar II disorder I'm addicted to alcohol and weed and I'm hopeless. I keep drinking even though it's harming myself and others." | "You may feel hopeless but YOU are not hopeless. Addictions of any sort are difficult to overcome, especially when they serve to bury pain and suffering that one is experiencing. It is not impossible to overcome alcohol or drug use/abuse/dependence on your own, but you will likely find much greater success with the hel... | "The first step to change is to admit that you have a problem that is in need of change. \'a0Frequently our problems keep us in denial. \'a0Although feeling hopeless is an uncomfortable feeling, it suggests to me that you know that you can not do this alone. \'a0The best course of treatment for you is to treat all of t... |
How can I stop abusing alcohol?"I have bipolar II disorder I'm addicted to alcohol and weed and I'm hopeless. I keep drinking even though it's harming myself and others." | "You may feel hopeless but YOU are not hopeless. Addictions of any sort are difficult to overcome, especially when they serve to bury pain and suffering that one is experiencing. It is not impossible to overcome alcohol or drug use/abuse/dependence on your own, but you will likely find much greater success with the hel... | "You are not hopeless, as you can see there are many people who care about your well being and believe you can overcome this. \'a0I would suggest that you first get evaluated for your alcohol consumption. \'a0Alcohol is one of the addictions that you may need to seek inpatient treatment for. \'a0If not inpatient then b... |
How can I stop abusing alcohol?"I have bipolar II disorder I'm addicted to alcohol and weed and I'm hopeless. I keep drinking even though it's harming myself and others." | "Anyone who wants to change their life path, eventually will be successful in this. \'a0How to stop abusing alcohol involves a few steps, most of them time consuming, with slow progress and very often with tremendous emotional pain.The basic path is to figure out what motivates you to drink too much and be addicted to ... | "This relationship with your step dad sounds very challenging. It is hard to to be told over and over again how not good enough we are. Let me offer you this, frequently when we say harsh, mean, nasty things to others, we are simply projecting our own thoughts about ourself. I am not advocating that this is ok, it seem... |
How can I stop abusing alcohol?"I have bipolar II disorder I'm addicted to alcohol and weed and I'm hopeless. I keep drinking even though it's harming myself and others." | "Anyone who wants to change their life path, eventually will be successful in this. \'a0How to stop abusing alcohol involves a few steps, most of them time consuming, with slow progress and very often with tremendous emotional pain.The basic path is to figure out what motivates you to drink too much and be addicted to ... | "The first step to change is to admit that you have a problem that is in need of change. \'a0Frequently our problems keep us in denial. \'a0Although feeling hopeless is an uncomfortable feeling, it suggests to me that you know that you can not do this alone. \'a0The best course of treatment for you is to treat all of t... |
How can I stop abusing alcohol?"I have bipolar II disorder I'm addicted to alcohol and weed and I'm hopeless. I keep drinking even though it's harming myself and others." | "Anyone who wants to change their life path, eventually will be successful in this. \'a0How to stop abusing alcohol involves a few steps, most of them time consuming, with slow progress and very often with tremendous emotional pain.The basic path is to figure out what motivates you to drink too much and be addicted to ... | "You are not hopeless, as you can see there are many people who care about your well being and believe you can overcome this. \'a0I would suggest that you first get evaluated for your alcohol consumption. \'a0Alcohol is one of the addictions that you may need to seek inpatient treatment for. \'a0If not inpatient then b... |
How can I stop abusing alcohol?"I have bipolar II disorder I'm addicted to alcohol and weed and I'm hopeless. I keep drinking even though it's harming myself and others." | "This relationship with your step dad sounds very challenging. It is hard to to be told over and over again how not good enough we are. Let me offer you this, frequently when we say harsh, mean, nasty things to others, we are simply projecting our own thoughts about ourself. I am not advocating that this is ok, it seem... | "The first step to change is to admit that you have a problem that is in need of change. \'a0Frequently our problems keep us in denial. \'a0Although feeling hopeless is an uncomfortable feeling, it suggests to me that you know that you can not do this alone. \'a0The best course of treatment for you is to treat all of t... |
How can I stop abusing alcohol?"I have bipolar II disorder I'm addicted to alcohol and weed and I'm hopeless. I keep drinking even though it's harming myself and others." | "This relationship with your step dad sounds very challenging. It is hard to to be told over and over again how not good enough we are. Let me offer you this, frequently when we say harsh, mean, nasty things to others, we are simply projecting our own thoughts about ourself. I am not advocating that this is ok, it seem... | "You are not hopeless, as you can see there are many people who care about your well being and believe you can overcome this. \'a0I would suggest that you first get evaluated for your alcohol consumption. \'a0Alcohol is one of the addictions that you may need to seek inpatient treatment for. \'a0If not inpatient then b... |
How can I stop abusing alcohol?"I have bipolar II disorder I'm addicted to alcohol and weed and I'm hopeless. I keep drinking even though it's harming myself and others." | "The first step to change is to admit that you have a problem that is in need of change. \'a0Frequently our problems keep us in denial. \'a0Although feeling hopeless is an uncomfortable feeling, it suggests to me that you know that you can not do this alone. \'a0The best course of treatment for you is to treat all of t... | "You are not hopeless, as you can see there are many people who care about your well being and believe you can overcome this. \'a0I would suggest that you first get evaluated for your alcohol consumption. \'a0Alcohol is one of the addictions that you may need to seek inpatient treatment for. \'a0If not inpatient then b... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "There is some great advice here that can really help, but you need some direct support.\'a0 Please find a caregiver support organization, a grief group and an individual therapist to help you during this trying time.\'a0 Your mom may not know what she is saying, or mean the awful things she says, but that doesn't make... | "It's a good question man, and it must be terrible to see your mother in the state she's in.Understand that Alzheimer's is due to under-performing function of kidneys, adrenals, and connective tissue strengtheners; all of which may be corrected with appropriate protocols that are inexpensive and generally simple to fol... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "There is some great advice here that can really help, but you need some direct support.\'a0 Please find a caregiver support organization, a grief group and an individual therapist to help you during this trying time.\'a0 Your mom may not know what she is saying, or mean the awful things she says, but that doesn't make... | "Make sure that you continue to treat your Mom with respect. However, you also need to make sure that you have time away from her so that the stress of caring for her doesn't overwhelm you. Balance is the key!", |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "There is some great advice here that can really help, but you need some direct support.\'a0 Please find a caregiver support organization, a grief group and an individual therapist to help you during this trying time.\'a0 Your mom may not know what she is saying, or mean the awful things she says, but that doesn't make... | "You have the answer already. It is not your mom's fault. Always remember that in spite of the disease, that human being you call mom is still there. To cope with the feelings of frustration, anger, and guilt, practice accepting what is at this time. Bring peace to these feelings and commit to move on to provide your m... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "There is some great advice here that can really help, but you need some direct support.\'a0 Please find a caregiver support organization, a grief group and an individual therapist to help you during this trying time.\'a0 Your mom may not know what she is saying, or mean the awful things she says, but that doesn't make... | "It is very difficult to move from being the child to be the care giver as in your situation. Your mother's behavior as you describe it is a part of this disease. As the disease progresses and she is less aware of the present including her surroundings and who she is speaking to. Your response of anger and frustration ... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "There is some great advice here that can really help, but you need some direct support.\'a0 Please find a caregiver support organization, a grief group and an individual therapist to help you during this trying time.\'a0 Your mom may not know what she is saying, or mean the awful things she says, but that doesn't make... | "When you feel the frustration and anger building inside you have that be a trigger for you to remember a feeling that you want to experience instead of anger, frustration and guilt, for example understanding. Then say that word to yourself as you take deep breaths. But know that this is normal for caregivers/family me... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "There is some great advice here that can really help, but you need some direct support.\'a0 Please find a caregiver support organization, a grief group and an individual therapist to help you during this trying time.\'a0 Your mom may not know what she is saying, or mean the awful things she says, but that doesn't make... | "Let me first say that I am sorry you are going through this. Yes, this is a symptom of an ugly disease, but that does not make experiencing it any easier. If your mother was a sweet and understanding lady, I am sure this change in personality feels awful! On the other hand, if your relationship with her has always bee... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "There is some great advice here that can really help, but you need some direct support.\'a0 Please find a caregiver support organization, a grief group and an individual therapist to help you during this trying time.\'a0 Your mom may not know what she is saying, or mean the awful things she says, but that doesn't make... | "From your initial description, I would say that your mother is ""Maloriented"". In this stage of Alzheimer's individuals tend to be blaming and difficult to deal with. They may often hide or throw things away and then blame family members for this. In addition, if they are incontinent, they may blame a leaky roof or s... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "There is some great advice here that can really help, but you need some direct support.\'a0 Please find a caregiver support organization, a grief group and an individual therapist to help you during this trying time.\'a0 Your mom may not know what she is saying, or mean the awful things she says, but that doesn't make... | "Yes, certainly your mom's difficulty in having meaningful conversations with people results from the Alzheimer's disease process which weakens her brain function.Feeling a sense of guilt in relation to a parent, is pretty common for everyone.This is because as little kids and babies, we had a strong reliance on a pare... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "Make sure that you continue to treat your Mom with respect. However, you also need to make sure that you have time away from her so that the stress of caring for her doesn't overwhelm you. Balance is the key!", | "It's a good question man, and it must be terrible to see your mother in the state she's in.Understand that Alzheimer's is due to under-performing function of kidneys, adrenals, and connective tissue strengtheners; all of which may be corrected with appropriate protocols that are inexpensive and generally simple to fol... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "You have the answer already. It is not your mom's fault. Always remember that in spite of the disease, that human being you call mom is still there. To cope with the feelings of frustration, anger, and guilt, practice accepting what is at this time. Bring peace to these feelings and commit to move on to provide your m... | "It's a good question man, and it must be terrible to see your mother in the state she's in.Understand that Alzheimer's is due to under-performing function of kidneys, adrenals, and connective tissue strengtheners; all of which may be corrected with appropriate protocols that are inexpensive and generally simple to fol... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "It's a good question man, and it must be terrible to see your mother in the state she's in.Understand that Alzheimer's is due to under-performing function of kidneys, adrenals, and connective tissue strengtheners; all of which may be corrected with appropriate protocols that are inexpensive and generally simple to fol... | "It is very difficult to move from being the child to be the care giver as in your situation. Your mother's behavior as you describe it is a part of this disease. As the disease progresses and she is less aware of the present including her surroundings and who she is speaking to. Your response of anger and frustration ... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "It's a good question man, and it must be terrible to see your mother in the state she's in.Understand that Alzheimer's is due to under-performing function of kidneys, adrenals, and connective tissue strengtheners; all of which may be corrected with appropriate protocols that are inexpensive and generally simple to fol... | "When you feel the frustration and anger building inside you have that be a trigger for you to remember a feeling that you want to experience instead of anger, frustration and guilt, for example understanding. Then say that word to yourself as you take deep breaths. But know that this is normal for caregivers/family me... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "It's a good question man, and it must be terrible to see your mother in the state she's in.Understand that Alzheimer's is due to under-performing function of kidneys, adrenals, and connective tissue strengtheners; all of which may be corrected with appropriate protocols that are inexpensive and generally simple to fol... | "Let me first say that I am sorry you are going through this. Yes, this is a symptom of an ugly disease, but that does not make experiencing it any easier. If your mother was a sweet and understanding lady, I am sure this change in personality feels awful! On the other hand, if your relationship with her has always bee... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "It's a good question man, and it must be terrible to see your mother in the state she's in.Understand that Alzheimer's is due to under-performing function of kidneys, adrenals, and connective tissue strengtheners; all of which may be corrected with appropriate protocols that are inexpensive and generally simple to fol... | "From your initial description, I would say that your mother is ""Maloriented"". In this stage of Alzheimer's individuals tend to be blaming and difficult to deal with. They may often hide or throw things away and then blame family members for this. In addition, if they are incontinent, they may blame a leaky roof or s... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "It's a good question man, and it must be terrible to see your mother in the state she's in.Understand that Alzheimer's is due to under-performing function of kidneys, adrenals, and connective tissue strengtheners; all of which may be corrected with appropriate protocols that are inexpensive and generally simple to fol... | "Yes, certainly your mom's difficulty in having meaningful conversations with people results from the Alzheimer's disease process which weakens her brain function.Feeling a sense of guilt in relation to a parent, is pretty common for everyone.This is because as little kids and babies, we had a strong reliance on a pare... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "You have the answer already. It is not your mom's fault. Always remember that in spite of the disease, that human being you call mom is still there. To cope with the feelings of frustration, anger, and guilt, practice accepting what is at this time. Bring peace to these feelings and commit to move on to provide your m... | "Make sure that you continue to treat your Mom with respect. However, you also need to make sure that you have time away from her so that the stress of caring for her doesn't overwhelm you. Balance is the key!", |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "Make sure that you continue to treat your Mom with respect. However, you also need to make sure that you have time away from her so that the stress of caring for her doesn't overwhelm you. Balance is the key!", | "It is very difficult to move from being the child to be the care giver as in your situation. Your mother's behavior as you describe it is a part of this disease. As the disease progresses and she is less aware of the present including her surroundings and who she is speaking to. Your response of anger and frustration ... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "Make sure that you continue to treat your Mom with respect. However, you also need to make sure that you have time away from her so that the stress of caring for her doesn't overwhelm you. Balance is the key!", | "When you feel the frustration and anger building inside you have that be a trigger for you to remember a feeling that you want to experience instead of anger, frustration and guilt, for example understanding. Then say that word to yourself as you take deep breaths. But know that this is normal for caregivers/family me... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "Make sure that you continue to treat your Mom with respect. However, you also need to make sure that you have time away from her so that the stress of caring for her doesn't overwhelm you. Balance is the key!", | "Let me first say that I am sorry you are going through this. Yes, this is a symptom of an ugly disease, but that does not make experiencing it any easier. If your mother was a sweet and understanding lady, I am sure this change in personality feels awful! On the other hand, if your relationship with her has always bee... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "Make sure that you continue to treat your Mom with respect. However, you also need to make sure that you have time away from her so that the stress of caring for her doesn't overwhelm you. Balance is the key!", | "From your initial description, I would say that your mother is ""Maloriented"". In this stage of Alzheimer's individuals tend to be blaming and difficult to deal with. They may often hide or throw things away and then blame family members for this. In addition, if they are incontinent, they may blame a leaky roof or s... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "Make sure that you continue to treat your Mom with respect. However, you also need to make sure that you have time away from her so that the stress of caring for her doesn't overwhelm you. Balance is the key!", | "Yes, certainly your mom's difficulty in having meaningful conversations with people results from the Alzheimer's disease process which weakens her brain function.Feeling a sense of guilt in relation to a parent, is pretty common for everyone.This is because as little kids and babies, we had a strong reliance on a pare... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "You have the answer already. It is not your mom's fault. Always remember that in spite of the disease, that human being you call mom is still there. To cope with the feelings of frustration, anger, and guilt, practice accepting what is at this time. Bring peace to these feelings and commit to move on to provide your m... | "It is very difficult to move from being the child to be the care giver as in your situation. Your mother's behavior as you describe it is a part of this disease. As the disease progresses and she is less aware of the present including her surroundings and who she is speaking to. Your response of anger and frustration ... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "You have the answer already. It is not your mom's fault. Always remember that in spite of the disease, that human being you call mom is still there. To cope with the feelings of frustration, anger, and guilt, practice accepting what is at this time. Bring peace to these feelings and commit to move on to provide your m... | "When you feel the frustration and anger building inside you have that be a trigger for you to remember a feeling that you want to experience instead of anger, frustration and guilt, for example understanding. Then say that word to yourself as you take deep breaths. But know that this is normal for caregivers/family me... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "You have the answer already. It is not your mom's fault. Always remember that in spite of the disease, that human being you call mom is still there. To cope with the feelings of frustration, anger, and guilt, practice accepting what is at this time. Bring peace to these feelings and commit to move on to provide your m... | "Let me first say that I am sorry you are going through this. Yes, this is a symptom of an ugly disease, but that does not make experiencing it any easier. If your mother was a sweet and understanding lady, I am sure this change in personality feels awful! On the other hand, if your relationship with her has always bee... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "You have the answer already. It is not your mom's fault. Always remember that in spite of the disease, that human being you call mom is still there. To cope with the feelings of frustration, anger, and guilt, practice accepting what is at this time. Bring peace to these feelings and commit to move on to provide your m... | "From your initial description, I would say that your mother is ""Maloriented"". In this stage of Alzheimer's individuals tend to be blaming and difficult to deal with. They may often hide or throw things away and then blame family members for this. In addition, if they are incontinent, they may blame a leaky roof or s... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "You have the answer already. It is not your mom's fault. Always remember that in spite of the disease, that human being you call mom is still there. To cope with the feelings of frustration, anger, and guilt, practice accepting what is at this time. Bring peace to these feelings and commit to move on to provide your m... | "Yes, certainly your mom's difficulty in having meaningful conversations with people results from the Alzheimer's disease process which weakens her brain function.Feeling a sense of guilt in relation to a parent, is pretty common for everyone.This is because as little kids and babies, we had a strong reliance on a pare... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "When you feel the frustration and anger building inside you have that be a trigger for you to remember a feeling that you want to experience instead of anger, frustration and guilt, for example understanding. Then say that word to yourself as you take deep breaths. But know that this is normal for caregivers/family me... | "It is very difficult to move from being the child to be the care giver as in your situation. Your mother's behavior as you describe it is a part of this disease. As the disease progresses and she is less aware of the present including her surroundings and who she is speaking to. Your response of anger and frustration ... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "It is very difficult to move from being the child to be the care giver as in your situation. Your mother's behavior as you describe it is a part of this disease. As the disease progresses and she is less aware of the present including her surroundings and who she is speaking to. Your response of anger and frustration ... | "Let me first say that I am sorry you are going through this. Yes, this is a symptom of an ugly disease, but that does not make experiencing it any easier. If your mother was a sweet and understanding lady, I am sure this change in personality feels awful! On the other hand, if your relationship with her has always bee... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "It is very difficult to move from being the child to be the care giver as in your situation. Your mother's behavior as you describe it is a part of this disease. As the disease progresses and she is less aware of the present including her surroundings and who she is speaking to. Your response of anger and frustration ... | "From your initial description, I would say that your mother is ""Maloriented"". In this stage of Alzheimer's individuals tend to be blaming and difficult to deal with. They may often hide or throw things away and then blame family members for this. In addition, if they are incontinent, they may blame a leaky roof or s... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "It is very difficult to move from being the child to be the care giver as in your situation. Your mother's behavior as you describe it is a part of this disease. As the disease progresses and she is less aware of the present including her surroundings and who she is speaking to. Your response of anger and frustration ... | "Yes, certainly your mom's difficulty in having meaningful conversations with people results from the Alzheimer's disease process which weakens her brain function.Feeling a sense of guilt in relation to a parent, is pretty common for everyone.This is because as little kids and babies, we had a strong reliance on a pare... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "When you feel the frustration and anger building inside you have that be a trigger for you to remember a feeling that you want to experience instead of anger, frustration and guilt, for example understanding. Then say that word to yourself as you take deep breaths. But know that this is normal for caregivers/family me... | "Let me first say that I am sorry you are going through this. Yes, this is a symptom of an ugly disease, but that does not make experiencing it any easier. If your mother was a sweet and understanding lady, I am sure this change in personality feels awful! On the other hand, if your relationship with her has always bee... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "When you feel the frustration and anger building inside you have that be a trigger for you to remember a feeling that you want to experience instead of anger, frustration and guilt, for example understanding. Then say that word to yourself as you take deep breaths. But know that this is normal for caregivers/family me... | "From your initial description, I would say that your mother is ""Maloriented"". In this stage of Alzheimer's individuals tend to be blaming and difficult to deal with. They may often hide or throw things away and then blame family members for this. In addition, if they are incontinent, they may blame a leaky roof or s... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "When you feel the frustration and anger building inside you have that be a trigger for you to remember a feeling that you want to experience instead of anger, frustration and guilt, for example understanding. Then say that word to yourself as you take deep breaths. But know that this is normal for caregivers/family me... | "Yes, certainly your mom's difficulty in having meaningful conversations with people results from the Alzheimer's disease process which weakens her brain function.Feeling a sense of guilt in relation to a parent, is pretty common for everyone.This is because as little kids and babies, we had a strong reliance on a pare... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "Let me first say that I am sorry you are going through this. Yes, this is a symptom of an ugly disease, but that does not make experiencing it any easier. If your mother was a sweet and understanding lady, I am sure this change in personality feels awful! On the other hand, if your relationship with her has always bee... | "From your initial description, I would say that your mother is ""Maloriented"". In this stage of Alzheimer's individuals tend to be blaming and difficult to deal with. They may often hide or throw things away and then blame family members for this. In addition, if they are incontinent, they may blame a leaky roof or s... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "Let me first say that I am sorry you are going through this. Yes, this is a symptom of an ugly disease, but that does not make experiencing it any easier. If your mother was a sweet and understanding lady, I am sure this change in personality feels awful! On the other hand, if your relationship with her has always bee... | "Yes, certainly your mom's difficulty in having meaningful conversations with people results from the Alzheimer's disease process which weakens her brain function.Feeling a sense of guilt in relation to a parent, is pretty common for everyone.This is because as little kids and babies, we had a strong reliance on a pare... |
"No matter what I do my mom will almost always find something wrong with it""My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn\'t her fault. How ca... | "From your initial description, I would say that your mother is ""Maloriented"". In this stage of Alzheimer's individuals tend to be blaming and difficult to deal with. They may often hide or throw things away and then blame family members for this. In addition, if they are incontinent, they may blame a leaky roof or s... | "Yes, certainly your mom's difficulty in having meaningful conversations with people results from the Alzheimer's disease process which weakens her brain function.Feeling a sense of guilt in relation to a parent, is pretty common for everyone.This is because as little kids and babies, we had a strong reliance on a pare... |
How do I get my dad to understand that I don't want him to date or marry my best friend?"I have known her for years. She was dating my brother-in-law when we met. My kids think of her as their aunt. On Halloween I lost my mom to cancer. My mom and dad were still married when she passed away. My friend was there for me... | "How are you measuring whether or not your dad understands your wish?Your dad understanding your wish does not mean he will necessarily follow through with what you want.Based on what you describe about your relationship to the woman in question, your discomfort with the idea of your dad marrying your friend, is reason... | "That's intense. This person moving from a friend of yours to both a friend of yours and, in\'a0 a sense, your step mom is a lot. I wonder if you have let your dad know what's going through your mind with this and how it is affecting you. I can imagine that could feel awkward and emotional. Still, getting him to unders... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Then one day when life between you and mom feels calm, tell your mom that you aren't able to listen to her complaints about your sister.The truth exists whether or not it is acknowledged. \'a0 Bu acknowledging what feels real and necessary in your life, you are helping your mom see what she may not like to see and wha... | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Both you and your mom are in a tough spot.\'a0 She has returned to parenting after she thought she had raised her kids, and while I am sure you'd like to be supportive, you recognize that listening to her complaints really does not help her and drains you.\'a0 In addition to that, it sounds like Mom's complaining has ... | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "It is difficult to implement healthy boundaries when the person is a parent or family member. I would encourage you to identify how it makes you feel after talking with your mother. Work on establishing healthy boundaries where you do not feel obligated to engage the complaining daily. Maybe setting a time limit to ta... | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "Buy the book ""Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin."" Read it. Apply it.Seriously, I'm not joking. You're not wrong to ""not want to hear it anymore"" but if you don't maintain healthy boundaries, you will allow your family to make you feel guilty for ""not wanting to hear it anymore"". That's not fair to you.Give a... | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds like a possible boundary issue. Boundaries are important in relationships. They are invisible lines that we will or will not cross. It is up to us to create and hold them. We have the ability to rethink them and change them as needed. It sounds like you have thought it through and would like to makes chang... | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... | "It can really be difficult to listen to someone constantly complain and it can take a lot of emotional energy to be the listening ear to someone struggling. Perhaps having a conversation with your mother about making the communication more productive in nature. It seems like your mother is obviously having some diffic... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... | "These are common challenges that involve setting healthy boundaries with family, as well as friends and co-workers.\'a0 Therapy can help you to define, establish and enforce boundaries between self and others by being assertive.\'a0 This involves determining what things make you uncomfortable and how to communicate th... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... | "It is important to set boundaries with those that stress you out. I encourage people to validate the other persons feelings by saying ""I am sorry you are going through this."" Then, to set the boundary bye stating what you need from them or what you are trying to do with your life to destress and that you can't be a ... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... | "Sounds like it is time to set some boundaries with your mom.\'a0 You can do this by letting her know that you understand how she is feeling and you understand that she is under a tremendous amount of stress.\'a0 Validate her feelings and words.\'a0 After you do that, tell her how hearing about it daily is affecting yo... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... | "This sounds very stressful. \'a0Setting boundaries is important to maintaining a peace of mind. \'a0If you have not communicated your feelings to your family member, that would be a good first step. \'a0Communicate with the intent of simply expressing your feelings and your expectations going forward. \'a0Do not blame... |
How can I avoid family members who stress me out?"My mother takes care of niece whom my sister abandoned. She calls me every day complaining but I don't want to hear it anymore." | "This sounds stressful.You mentioned that you want to learn how to avoid them. I'm not sure whether you want to avoid them overall or if you would like to ask your mom to maybe only talk to you about it for a few minutes about your niece in each conversation that you have.Maybe you can connect your mom with some suppor... | "I just want to understand before I answer. Who exactly is complaining?", |
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