Hello & Welcome, ZanaDee!
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Originally Posted by ZanaDee
Sometimes trying to get family to understand can take away the little energy you have and can even create more anxiety and depression. ... At some point I just realized that they didn't understand and I couldn't spend what little energy I had trying to get them to understand.
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Wise, exceptionally wise. Conserving your energy for the possible instead of wasting it on the improbable is an excellent coping strategy. I'm glad you've been able to do this with your family.
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My dog
mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.