11. The Hidden Costs of Suppressing Emotions When Caregiving

In This Together: Building Resilience When Caregiving for Your Partner

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Caregiving often resembles riding an emotional roller coaster. But how are you managing those emotions?
You might not give much thought to your emotions. Simply pushing through the day with positivity and strength may seem like the right approach. You'd think so, but ignoring your emotions actually comes with a slew of hidden costs. Ugh!
In this episode, I recount my journey of uncovering the significance of emotions, especially after grappling with grief. I discovered this was an area I needed to pay more attention to.
I pinpoint common methods people use to suppress their emotions: avoiding, judging, staying busy, rushing to positivity, and numbing. I also delve into why we're averse to feeling our emotions—primarily because it's just not enjoyable!
But above all, I aim to illuminate why it's crucial for us to acknowledge our emotions and discuss the various consequences of suppressing them, including emotional overwhelm, increased fatigue, physical side effects, and decreased resilience.
Lastly, I provide practical strategies for processing emotions, such as regular check-ins, thought downloads, and acknowledging emotions without judgment.
Top things you will learn:
1. The importance of understanding and acknowledging emotions.
2. Common ways people suppress their emotions.
3. The reasons behind suppressing emotions and the associated costs.
4. Practical strategies for processing emotions, including thought downloads and acknowledgment without judgment.
5. The difference between acknowledging emotions and indulging in them, and the importance of taking responsibility for emotional experiences.

As a Resiliency Coach for people who are caregiving for their partner, I'm here to support YOU, the caregiver. Learn more about my work at www.coachmarika.com.

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1. 11. The Hidden Costs of Suppressing Emotions When Caregiving (00:00:00)

2. Emotions and Caregiving (00:00:05)

3. Avoiding and Suppressing Emotions (00:07:24)

4. The Cost of Suppressing Emotions (00:16:48)

5. Exploring Emotions for Personal Growth (00:29:21)