Coping+with+ALS+for+family+members

Family members do as well experience emotional reactions to your disease. Some experience guilt, sadness, frustration from having more responsibilities that they are now facing. Having to raise children with less help or having more chores and at times having to take care of you. They may feel that it is not fair and then feel guilty about reacting this way.

Having an open communication is the best way to work around these feelings. Try and always talk openly to family and friends about how you feel and encourage them to do the same. Even the help of a counselor may be beneficial to everyone.