bobaloo

Hope this is the right spot to start? How about some guidance?

bobaloo

Need some advice on dealing with guilt feeling for being overly irritated by someone with dementia.

Lifewillgetbet

or WD. That is a big one as well.

Booniecat

Dementia, especially in someone close to you, is a bitch. Really tough. I am dealing with it with my Dad and it is heartbreaking but no reason to drink. If you are serious about not drinking, you need to do it sooner rather than later. I have found alcohol only makes problems harder to deal with, not easier. There is a lot of experience on this forum that is helping me on a daily basis.

teardrop

dealing with guilt is a good one, its not easy to let go

but one thing that ive learnt is

the past is set in stone theres noone or thing that can undo it

so dont dwell on it, dont let it grind you down

if you are new to recovery your a long way off dealing with your guilt anyway

and that depends which path to recovery you choose

also if its guilt with loved ones all they will really want is you to get sober and to all forget the past

its also not best to get rid of your guilt if it involves harming a third party, you cant make your self better by harming others

good luck im pretty new on here, ignore my join date i only really joined the other day dave

bobaloo

I've been at this sole caregiver role for 22 full days pretty much just 93yr old and me.I had to move here from another city four hrs away. He has no friends and only my brother that comes by Sunday to take him to church for about 2+ hrs. My father never liked me and the feeling was mutual my entire life. I love him but I don't like him (what he does and how he treats people) . I haven't drank I about four yrs and I can see all the triggers coming. Talking helps tremendously.