What are some signals of caregiver stress or burnout?
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UnitedHealthcare answered:If you are feeling irritable, withdrawn, fatigued, guilty, or you have trouble eating or sleeping you may be suffering from caregiver stress. More sever signs are substance abuse and anxiety. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms it is important to see a health care professional for help and speaking with family and friends to help alleviate some of the caregiving responsibilities.If you are feeling irritable, withdrawn, fatigued, guilty, or you have trouble eating or sleeping you may be suffering from caregiver stress. More sever signs are substance abuse and anxiety. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms it is... More -
Shelley Webb answered:Have you ever been burned out on your job? You hate to go to work, hate, hate, hate Mondays? Did you know that a large majority of heart attacks happen on Sunday nights? That's not coincidental. You hate the thought of walking out the door, even hate the thought of getting up in the morning. You get disillusioned with the entire process and look for ways to get out. You may even get physically ill. Here are a few signals that may require your attention if you are feeling especially stressed as a caregiver:
- Tearfulness
- Feelings of depression
- Feelings of resentment towards your loved one
- Lack of empathy or patience with your loved one
- Irritability
- Sleeplessness
- Too much sleep
- Fatigue
- Physical maladies (headache, stomach pain, muscle tension, heart palpitations, etc.)
- Problems on your job
- Gaining or losing weight
Have you ever been burned out on your job? You hate to go to work, hate, hate, hate Mondays? Did you know that a large majority of heart attacks happen on Sunday nights? That's not coincidental. You hate the thought of walking out the door,... More
