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Why Even the Most Passionate Caregivers Feel Burnt Out?

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Why Even the Most Passionate Caregivers Feel Burnt Out?


Caring for someone you love is indeed a beautiful act of kindness. You must take this role with full passion and love. You must give your best every day. But many people feel tired, and sometimes even hopeless despite having passion and love for their loved one. These kinds of situations are called feeling burned out, which is very common, but everyone feels that he/she is the only one feeling burned out while caregiving.

What is Caregiver Burnout?

Burnout happens when a caregiver gives too much of their time and energy to the patient or loved one and almost forgets about taking care of themselves. Most caregivers skip meals, don’t sleep enough, or put their personal needs last. Doing this, they are not aware of what’s going to happen. Over time, sadness, feelings of anger, and health issues start occurring. 

Why Does Burnout Happen?

In caregiving, there are many challenges of caregiving that can cause burnout. See the breakdown: 

  • ·         Daily care for many hours without pauses.
  • ·         Seeing the health decline of a loved one.
  • ·         Feeling either alone or not being supported.
  • ·         Stress from emotional dialogues or medical responsibilities. 

Even if you are too emotionally attached to your loved one, you can also start to feel too tired to continue, as it is natural. You might feel guilty about asking for time off or additional help, because caregiving is not always doable alone. 

How to Recognize the Signs 

Burnout doesn’t happen all at once. It builds slowly. Here are some signs of it:

  • ·         Feeling exhausted or tired all the time.
  • ·         Losing interest in things you once enjoyed.
  • ·         Getting angrier or depressed.
  • ·         Not feeling connected to the person you are looking after. 

So, whenever you notice any of the above-mentioned signs, understand that it’s time to take a rest or seek professional support. 

Lastly, You Are Not Alone

Caregiving is a journey, and any journey needs a map. If you have taken responsibility to take care of someone, you must take a good caregiver guide through which you can get help on how to stay on track and maintain self-care, too. It’s good to learn from those who have been through this journey. It will help you feel normal what you’re going through, and there are many ways to stay active, confident, and healthy. 

See our main blog post, "A Caregiver Guide for Navigating Daily Challenges with Confidence," if you wish for further information about managing caring without losing your balance. It offers deeper concepts on how to remain a strong, orderly, and emotionally supported person.

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