Sorrow
(17-08-2005)
Everyone has experienced being happy and in high spirits as well as feeling down and filled with sorrow. But when and why does sorrow surface in relation to dementia?
Being aware that you are losing more and more skills creates a feeling of sorrow and grief. You will need to deal with issues such as giving up driving,, going trips on your own, entrusting someone else with managing your finances etc. Sorrow is manageable when you remember the good things in life and the good experiences that came with it. Still, you may feel sorrow every time new situations arise where you can’t manage without help.
- The feeling of sorrow comes and goes
- It is important to share feelings of sorrow with others.