Why Being a Caregiver is Hard on Your Emotional Health

Why being a caregiver is hard on your emotional health. Learn how to deal with excessive fears, worries, or guilt about not being able to do enough for elderly parents, spouses, or other sick family members. Pamela D Wilson shares insights for caregivers about working through loss and change plus steps caregivers can take today to initiate important conversations with loved ones.

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[karin]

Thank you. My husband is not getting better and suffers from pain and depression.. It breaks my heart and my spirit. It is affecting my health.

[Lost-In-Space]

Ye though I walk THROUGH the valley of the SHADOW of death. I will fear no evil for Thou art with me - PS . 23

[brandillysmom]

I want to run….. away from the inevitable. I want to die. I know this is wrong. I have a family of my own. I am losing control. I haven’t even begun to cope with the deaths of my last remaining brother and my dad. My mother? ….. She keeps ending up in the hospital. We’re clinging to each other. I’m tired. I want to run away…… Hospice care? I don’t trust them anymore. ….

[Diamondkeyz]

I don't know what I am going to do. Caregivers are rare, and those who come do not stay. My home is clean and free. I just expect them to keep it clean and not eat in unassigned areas. I also do not allow certain types of tv shows and music. I care for my adult daughter with special needs and it is all about her. I just can't find good caregivers. 1 week and they leave without saying anything. Even after saying they love my daughter and my place. smh

[summiyawilson]

It's hard dealing with rude nasty patients. I just want to throw in the towel sometimes. Like f it!!