Anita Ojeda 
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You might think you’re handling caregiver burnout just fine if you’re a caregiver. But maybe you aren’t. Here’s what to look for.
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Ever Heard of Caregiver Burnout?
Some people might call it compassion fatigue. Others might have it and not even know. That would be me, back when my husband’s cancer relapse catapulted me into the world of caregiving. Because I didn’t recognize I suffered from caregiver burnout, I didn’t take any steps to deal with it.
I’ve since discovered how our bodies deal with negative stress. They produce cortisol. And cortisol can ruin our health. I’ll share a series of podcasts for caregivers to celebrate National Family Caregiver Month. Even if you’re not a family caregiver, listen in. You will discover ways to help and support the unsung heroes who care for family members.
If you’ve ever had a season of caregiving, I’d love to hear about your experience. Did you ever feel burnt out? What did you do? Did you feel isolated?
Show Notes
Caregiver Action Network (CAN) has great resources for family caregivers.
You can find more information on National Family Caregivers Month here.
Come Back Next Week…
I’ll share three ways to identify and cope with caregiver fatigue.
This is a topic I have been reflecting upon much of late Anita.
As I was a caregiver to two significant Others in my life at different times for long & short intense periods.
Unfortunately, those times have taken a hefty toll upon my well being & I’m living with the long term consequences today.
Looking back, I needed help to care for those significant Others, as I was their sole carer, & I needed to care for myself far more then I did at the time.
Blessings, Jennifer
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Have you read The Body Keeps the Score? I’m convinced my first caregiver journey (and the way I didn’t handle it well as far as self-care goes) resulted in my recent Lupus diagnosis.
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Great tips for caregivers and friends of caregivers, Anita!
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Thank you, Lisa!
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Thank you for this list! I think one of the hardest parts of caregiving when my husband had his health challenge was asking a friend who was a fellow soccer mom if she would give our son a ride to one of his first soccer games of the season. It was hard admitting I couldn’t do it all and needed help.
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Yes! It’s so hard to ask for help.
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Wonderful podcast, Anita!
Thank you, Joanne!
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These are such wonderful tips, Anita. I was a caretaker for both of my parents when I was too young to understand much of anything. The burnout is a real struggle and back then taking a break to care for yourself was considered selfish. If we only knew then what we know now! Great post!
Shelbee
Thank you, Shelbee :). the more we know, the better we can grow!
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