EP 17 Giving Thanks
Following up from the previous episode, I will let you know how my Thanksgiving Week unfolded and if my plan to reduce my typical holiday depression succeeded. As in life, there's always ups and downs and that's how the week went and what I was able to learn.
I also learned a few good lessons along the way. One was taught to me by the husband of another Resident at the memory care facility where Shanna lives. I also learned a few other lessons about expectations around the holidays and how they can create anxiety and stress.
Finally, I talk about New Traditions that I've started with Shanna, that try to capture some of the joy of previous traditions but now they are adjusted to our current situation. I will also discuss how the power of GRATITUDE has really changed my perspective as I've traveled down Dementia Road with my wife.
Topics covered in this episode :
- My anti depression holiday plan
- Putting the plan into practice and discussing the results
- A valuable lesson about not limiting what my loved one can do with me
- Learning how to dramatically reduce depression and how to deal with what remains
- Discussing how Gratitude has the power to change our perspective and outlook on our situation.
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