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Caring for the Caregiver

Caregivers deserve care, too. But finding time for self-care is hard in the constant bustle of a caregiver’s life.

Taking time for yourself is not selfish. You can’t take good care of your loved one if you are worn out in body or spirit. If stress builds up, people can suffer "caregiver burnout."

Burnout

Signs that you are suffering caregiver burnout include:

• Your life has no joy.
  
• You often feel angry, worried, or helpless.
  
• You get upset over little things.
  
• You are always tired.
  
• You have trouble paying attention.
  
• You get sick more often than usual.
  
• You eat too much or too little.
  
• You have trouble sleeping.
  
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