Cystic Fibrosis: The Challenging Role of Caregiver
Caregiver stress can present in many ways
Signs of caregiver stress are:
- Headaches
- Stomach problems
- Back pain
- Sleeplessness
- Frustration
- Sadness
- Depression
- Feelings of isolation and being alone
- Anxiety
- Guilt
- Anger
- Resentment
- Decreased enjoyment of pleasurable activities
- Social isolation
- Blaming
- Forgetfulness
- Mental exhaustion
- Frequent accidents
- Trouble deciding
- Poor attention and memory
- Confusion
- Feelings of alienation or hopelessness
These signs are not all-encompassing, and it’s important to recognize anything that seems out of the ordinary with your body. It is easy to get lost in the routine of things as a caregiver, constantly pushing feelings aside and putting your emotions on the back burner. If caregiving is getting in the way of a caregivers own ability to stay healthy, it might be time to ask for help from family, friends, or another professional.