What is Caregiver Burnout ?
Often Care givers may think that they feel exhausted due to:
Increased responsibilities
Change in Role as a caregiver
Lack of Knowledge
Financial Burden
Guilt of not being able to give utmost care
No support from family
Identity crisis
Unrealistic goals set for themselves and patient
Signs of Burnout in Caregivers
The signs given below are an indication that the caregiver might be facing exhaustion & burnout -
Loss of energy
Increased fatigue
Health issues
Loss of interest in oneself
Social withdrawal
Sleep problems
Neglecting own physical and emotional needs
Guilt
Anger
Irritation
Tips for self care of caregivers
Caregiving is daunting and there can be role strain for carers. Follow these simple tips to avoid burnout :
Stay organized about your schedule as well, accept disorganization sometimes as well
Make check list of all the activities that are to be taken care of to ease the stress
Set realistic expectations from patient and yourself
Start journaling
Create a support team including family members and friends
SUMMARY
Caregivers can often feel burnout due to their responsibilities
Burnout often affects caregivers' personal & professional lives
Simple tips to organize their routine with adequate time slots for self care, journaling regularly will help caregivers avoid exhaustion physically & mentally.
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