Thanks, Harry. Although it was rough going to begin with, once I accepted the fact that I could not change her, I could only change my reaction to her, things have been getting progressively better.When she starts to get to me, I remind myself of what Gill said, "She's only doing the best she...

Thanks for your input, Gill. Actually this woman can do EVERYTHING for herself. Truth be told, she has no 'caregiving' needs. She is more about nerves and anxiety and has become pretty much emotionally paralyzed to make ANY decisions for herself. All she does is worry. So I sympathize with her...

Thanks so much, Mildred. I quickly realized she is getting my goat because she's JUST. LIKE. MY. MOTHER. who I only "get along with" by avoiding for long periods of time and seeing for short periods of time. Sigh:( I think a lot of this goes back to me not being capable of defending myself...

I'm currently working as a caregiver for a woman who is very controlling and argumentative. It's causing me a LOT of anxiety, but I feel I'm not in a position to quit the job because off finances. From the beginning she made it clear she didn't want me there, but her family feels she...

Hi Rosemarie It is usually helpful, to start with tapping on your feelings and frustrations about a problem, so let's start there. "Even though, my husband has severe ADHD, I love, accept and forgive him and myself!" "Even though, his condition is causing much tension in the household...

Goodmorning Fingertapper! Thank you for sharing, your positive results and PR Statement with your choice statement "I choose to leave things in God's hands and trust this will all work out!" Thank you also for sharing all your heartfelt feelings that have to be common to many in your position...

Hello Soobie, I empathize with your post, as I have been through similar phases myself. I know how much effort it takes to keep working on yourself, so I applaud your strength and persistence. Sylvia and Marie's posts are so warm, useful and supportive, that I am sure not only you, but the many others...

Thank Jasmine, As I wrote before, I welcome any links to my e-books. Warm Regards, Sangeeta

Hello Soobie, I do hope that my manual gives you some help. In addition to Sylvia's very useful suggestions, here are a few more: 1. Even if the anxiety seems to go up, please keep tapping. A few more quick rounds usually start having a calming effect, even after an initial upswng in anxiety. 2....

Hi Carolyn, You asked or questioned whether anything could be done for your husband's dementia? I searched out some articles to give you some ideas. Also, about surrogating. I have included some connections that may be helpful. EFT has helped so many people, so many ways, the suggestion is to try...