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E66: Do You Have The "If Only" or "What If" Caregiver Syndrome?

 

 

A light bulb moment happened between our my wedding anniversary celebration and today, that I want to share with you.  You know I'm all about sharing my challenges, struggles and experiences with you in hopes that it will help you.  As you are listening to this and you have more insights, definitely, DM me on Instagram @cathylynnvan or message me on on The Caregiver Cup Facebook Page.
  
Do you catch yourself saying  "if only"  statements? 

  • If only things were different and my loved one wasn’t sick, I would do this.   
  • If only cancer didn’t stick its nose into my damm life, I could do something fun.   
  • If only I didn’t have to work and make sure we have health insurance. 

Is the “if only” syndrome robbing you of your happiness?   A bad case of the “if onlys” eats away at gratitude.   It makes us focus on the things we don’t have.  

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