Try: Caring for others often places large amounts of stress on the caregiver although caregivers are often isolated from others it’s essential that you receive the emotional support you need so you don’t lose that capacity share what you’re going through with someone else turn to a trusted friend or family member join a support group or make an appointment with a counselor or therapist if you are religious draw strength from your faith a congregation in a church or synagogue can provide the encouragement you need to feel good about your caregiving role caregiver support groups are often a valuable resource seek out people who are going through the same experiences that you are living each day in most support groups you’ll talk about your problems and listen to others talk; you’ll not only get help but you’ll be able to help others too most important you’ll have someone else to discuss caregiving with you’ll feel better knowing that other people are in the same situation and their knowledge can be invaluable especially if they’re dealing with the same illness you are information references helpguide org

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Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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Keywords: Caregiver support group stress

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed