Experiencing Caregiver Burnout?

Caring for a love one can be challenging, painful, thankless, never ending, time consuming, Frustrating, and just plain HARD.  Don’t get me wrong we still love them, but that “loving feeling” is not always present when you need it.

Many caregivers feel the guilt of not doing enough, having a short fuse, no time to focus on things you enjoy, forgetting the person you loved amid caregiving for your loved one.

Stress can be debilitating and not having a “Break” can cause Havoc in your other relationships, health, mental well-being, and cause some of us to want to give up. 

Have you experienced any of these symptoms of Burnout:

·       Sleepless night- Exhaustion you can’t get rid of

·       Feelings of loneliness

·       Depression

·       Irrational Anger

As you experience these normal feelings remember you are not alone.  There are people who can help.  Remember to be an advocate for yourself.

A couple tips to give yourself hope again.

·       Ask for help and Enlist the help of Friends, Family, Church

·       Give yourself a break

·       Breathe in and Breath out

·       Come to a support Group/Counselor

·       Rediscover an activity that gives your energy/purpose/life

·       Discover Adult Day Programs – Can provide Respite Day help