Caregiving can be a tough job. At times it may be joyful and wonderful and at other times exhausting and difficult. Many caregivers experience what is known as caregiver stress. “As a caregiver, you may be so focused on your loved one that you don’t realize that your own health and well-being are [hurting],” an article on the Mayo Clinic explained.
And too much stress can harm your health. “As a caregiver, you’re more likely to experience symptoms of depression or anxiety.
In addition, you may not get enough sleep or physical activity, or eat a balanced diet — which increases your risk of medical problems, such as heart disease and diabetes.” If you love someone who is a caregiver, it’s nice to be able to give back to them sometimes too, to
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