Stage one: Caregiver stress

Stress arises due to a sudden shift in the role of a caregiver. Handling the news, understanding treatment, gathering resources can lead to extreme stress and worry along with frustration.

Stage two: Caregiver ...

Seek Support:

• Caregiving is not an easy job that can be handled alone.
• Reach out to others for help.
• During pandemics this can look like having virtual emotional support, financial support, reducing the number of commit...

Support groups:

• Support groups are a great way to connect with individuals going through similar experiences.
• This allows you to vent and share your experiences, learn or improve on your caregiving skills and strategies, and make you fee...

Physical exhaustion: Constant body aches, fatigue, frequent headaches

Weak immune system: Falling constantly ill

Changes in appetite: Eating too much or very little

Self-care:

• It is important to prioritize your health along with taking care of other(s).
• You cannot pour from an empty cup.
• Your health and wellbeing are equally important.
• Some self-care strategies ca...

Professional help:

• The therapist helps you express and manage emotional changes you may experience as a caregiver.
• They can help you in finding ways to reduce burnout, start self-care and make small helpful changes in your life.

Physical movement: 

• Despite the fatigue and weariness, it is essential to move your body and give it exercise.
• This helps in flexing the muscles, releasing the pain and aches.
• Some ways to get enough movements are climbi...

Emotional Regulation:

• As a caregiver, you undergo different emotions.
• It’s important to recognize, accept, and work through these emotions.
• Some common emotions are guilt, frustration, disappointment, resentment etc.