Feeling overwhelmed
You will no doubt experience a variety of emotions including overwhelming sadness, fear, anger, and frustrations that will leave you feeling like you can’t possibly continue at this pace in meeting the constant demands being made of you.
Knowing the signs
"Caregiver Burnout" can become very real, and a combination of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion as well as guilt can easily change your attitude toward the person you are caring for. Classic signs of "Caregiver Burnout" include:
Taking care of yourself with these ways to cope
If you see any of these signs or are feeling overwhelmed, here are some things that may help:
The National Cancer Institute provides a publication to help caregivers. Caring for the Caregiver is available online and can also be downloaded free of charge. They also provide information to support caregivers of cancer patients.
Other Helpful Resources Include:
The National Alliance for Caregiving partners with other caregiving associations and groups to provide additional resources to help family caregivers.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides resources for their Caregiver Support Program (CSP).